Whelan, Washington
Whelan is an unincorporated community in Whitman County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]
History
A post office called Whelan was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1895.[2] The community was named after a railroad official.[3]
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References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Whelan, 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. 344.
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