Fletcher, Washington

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

History

A post office called Fletcher was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1887.[2] The community was named after Joseph Fletcher, the original owner of the town site.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fletcher, Washington
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
  3. Meany, Edmond S. Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 87.

Coordinates: 46°52′07″N 118°19′27″W / 46.86861°N 118.32417°W / 46.86861; -118.32417

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