Mayview, Washington

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

History

Mayview was founded in 1880.[2] A post office called May View was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1959.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mayview, Washington
  2. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 162.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 14 August 2016.



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