Taunton, Washington

Taunton is an extinct town in Adams County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

A post office called Taunton was established in 1908, and remained in operation until 1913.[2] The community's name is a transfer from Taunton, Massachusetts.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Taunton, Washington
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
  3. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 302.

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