Vesta, Washington
Vesta is an unincorporated community in Grays Harbor County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]
History
A post office called Vesta was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1936.[2] The community was named after Vesta Dwinelle, the wife of a local pioneer.[3]
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References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Vesta, Washington
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
- Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 327.
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