Mabana, Washington

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

History

A post office called Mabana was established in 1912, and remained in operation until 1936.[2] The community's name is an amalgamation of the name of Mabel Anderson, the child of a first settler.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mabana, Washington
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
  3. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 156.



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