Gilmer, Washington

Gilmer is an extinct town in Klickitat County, in the U.S. state of Washington. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]

A post office called Gilmer was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1919.[2] George W. Gilmer, an early postmaster, gave the community his name.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gilmer, Washington
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  3. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 97.

Coordinates: 45°52′16″N 121°27′55″W / 45.87111°N 121.46528°W / 45.87111; -121.46528

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