Denison, Washington

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

History

A post office called Denison was established in 1908, and remained in operation until 1967.[2] The community was named after the maiden name of an early settler's wife.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Denison, Washington
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
  3. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 67.

Coordinates: 47°54′35″N 117°26′19″W / 47.90972°N 117.43861°W / 47.90972; -117.43861

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