Plumb, Washington
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| Coordinates: 46°55′41″N 122°51′22″W / 46.92806°N 122.85611°W Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed. | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Thurston |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
Plumb is an unincorporated community in Thurston County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1] The community is located to the west of nearby Offutt Lake and lies in and around the Rocky Prairie Natural Area Preserve.
History
A post office called "Plum Station" was in operation from 1879 until 1885.[2][3] The community was named after Elihu B. Plumb, who was credited with securing the town a post office.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Plumb, Washington
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Thurston County Place Names: A Heritage Guide" (PDF). Thurston County Historical Commission. 1992. p. 66. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
Coordinates: 46°55′41″N 122°51′22″W / 46.92806°N 122.85611°W
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