Turner, Washington

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

History

Turner was platted in 1902 by B. M. Turner, and named for him. [2] A post office called Turner was established in 1904, and remained in operation until 1934. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Turner, Washington
  2. ↑ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 319.
  3. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 August 2016.

Coordinates: 46°24′45″N117°51′17″W / 46.41250°N 117.85472°W / 46.41250; -117.85472



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