Whitman, Washington

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

Not to be confused with Whitman County, Washington.

History

A post office called Whitman was established in 1870, and remained in operation until 1875.[2] The community was named after Marcus Whitman, a missionary who was killed by Indians.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Whitman, Washington
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
  3. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 347.



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