Rockdale, Washington

Rockdale is an extinct town in King County, in the U.S. state of Washington. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]

A post office called Rockdale was established in 1912, and remained in operation until 1915.[2] The community was named for the abundance of rock near the original town site.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rockdale, Washington
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  3. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 246.

Coordinates: 47°23′32″N 121°27′15″W / 47.39222°N 121.45417°W / 47.39222; -121.45417

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