Turner, Washington

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

History

Turner was platted in 1902 by B. M. Turner, and named for him.[2] A post office called Turner was established in 1904, and remained in operation until 1934.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Turner, Washington
  2. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 319.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 August 2016.



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