Knappton, Washington

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Knappton is an extinct town in Pacific County, in the U.S. state of Washington. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place. It is located not far from the mouth of the Columbia, a few miles east of the Astoria-Megler Bridge. [1]

A post office called Knappton was established in 1871, and remained in operation until 1943. [2] The community was named after J. B. Knapp, the proprietor of a local sawmill. [3]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Knappton, Washington
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
  3. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 135.

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