Dana Passage

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Dana Passage is a channel in the U.S. state of Washington. [1]

Dana Passage was named after James Dwight Dana, a member of an 1841 exploring party. [2]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dana Passage
  2. "Thurston County Place Names: A Heritage Guide" (PDF). Thurston County Historical Commission. 1992. p. 18. Retrieved 28 March 2018.

Coordinates: 47°09′46″N122°52′07″W / 47.1628738°N 122.8684727°W / 47.1628738; -122.8684727