Low Gap, Washington

Low Gap is an unincorporated community in Grant County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

History

A post office called Lowgap was established in 1906, and remained in operation until 1921.[2] The community took its name from a gap near the original town site.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Low Gap, Washington
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
  3. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 150.

Coordinates: 46°59′09″N 119°47′30″W / 46.98583°N 119.79167°W / 46.98583; -119.79167

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