Bordeaux, Washington
Bordeaux is an unincorporated community in Thurston County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]
History
A post office called Bordeaux was established in 1903, and remained in operation until 1942.[2] The community was named after Thomas Bordeaux, a businessperson in the lumber industry.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bordeaux, Washington
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
- ↑ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 25.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
Coordinates: 46°53′41″N 123°04′49″W / 46.89472°N 123.08028°W
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