Knappton, Washington
"Knappton" redirects here. For other uses, see Knapton (disambiguation).
Knappton is an extinct town in Pacific County, in the U.S. state of Washington. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]
A post office called Knappton was established in 1871, and remained in operation until 1943.[2] The community was named after J. B. Knapp, the proprietor of a local sawmill.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Knappton, Washington
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
- ↑ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 135.
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Coordinates: 46°16′35″N 123°48′54″W / 46.27639°N 123.81500°W
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