Kerriston, Washington
Kerriston is an extinct town in King County, in the U.S. state of Washington. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]
Kerriston, Washington | |
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| Coordinates: 47°27′17″N 121°51′27″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | King |
| Established | 1904 |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
A post office called Kerriston was established in 1904, and remained in operation until 1935.[2] The community most likely derived its name from the local Kerry Mill Company.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kerriston, Washington
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
- Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 129.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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