Mae, Washington
Mae is an unincorporated community in Grant County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]
History
A post office called Mae was established in 1906, and remained in operation until 1955.[2] Mae Shoemaker, an early postmaster, gave the community her name.[3]
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References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mae, Washington
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
- Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 156.
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