Grant, Washington

Grant is an unincorporated community in Mason County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

History

A post office called Grant was established in 1901, and remained in operation until 1920.[2] Mary Grant, an early postmaster, gave the community her name.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Grant, Washington
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 August 2016.
  3. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 101.



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