Vail, Washington

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

History

The community was named after William Vail, the original owner of the town site.[2] A post office was in operation at Vail from 1930 until 1963.[3][2]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Vail, Washington
  2. "Thurston County Place Names: A Heritage Guide" (PDF). Thurston County Historical Commission. 1992. p. 92. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 31 March 2018.

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