Mima, Washington


Mima is an unincorporated community in Thurston County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1] The area is located between Littlerock and Gate.

Mima, Washington
Unincorporated community
Mima is located in Washington (state)
Mima
Mima
Mima is located in the United States
Mima
Mima
Coordinates: 46°51′55″N 123°04′00″W
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyThurston
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)

History

A post office was in operation at Mima from 1893 until 1898.[2][3] "Mima" is a name derived from a Native American language meaning "a little further along"[3] or "downstream".[4]

Parks and recreation

The Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve, declared a National Natural Landmark, is north of Mima. Other nearby protected areas include the Glacial Heritage Preserve and the Black River Habitat Management Area. The community lies near the border of Capitol State Forest.

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mima, Washington
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
  3. "Thurston County Place Names: A Heritage Guide" (PDF). Thurston County Historical Commission. 1992. p. 52. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
  4. Bright, William (2004). Native American Placenames of the United States. University of Oklahoma Press. p. 284. ISBN 978-0-8061-3598-4. ...'downstream', from Lower Chinook

46°51′55″N 123°04′00″W

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