Mendota, Washington

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Mendota is an extinct town in Lewis County, in the U.S. state of Washington. [1]

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A post office called Mendota was established in 1909, and remained in operation until 1923. [2] The community took its name from the Mendota Coal and Coke Company. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mendota, Washington
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
  3. ↑ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 164.

Coordinates: 46°43′31″N122°47′25″W / 46.72528°N 122.79028°W / 46.72528; -122.79028

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