Bordeaux, Washington

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

History

A post office called Bordeaux was established in 1903, and remained in operation until 1942.[2] The community was named after Thomas Bordeaux, a businessperson in the lumber industry.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bordeaux, Washington
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
  3. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 25.

Coordinates: 46°53′41″N 123°04′49″W / 46.89472°N 123.08028°W / 46.89472; -123.08028

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