Grays, Washington

Grays (also called Gray)[1] is an unincorporated community in Stevens County, in the U.S. state of Washington.

History

A post office called Gray was established in 1901, and remained in operation until 1935.[2] The community was named after William Gray, a local land owner.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Grays, Washington
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 August 2016.
  3. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 101.

Coordinates: 48°06′22″N 117°45′06″W / 48.10611°N 117.75167°W / 48.10611; -117.75167

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