Revere, Washington

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

Whitman County, Washington County in the United States

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History

A post office called Revere was established in 1909, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1935. [2] The community was named for Paul Revere, a patriot in the American Revolution. [3] [4]

Paul Revere American silversmith

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Revere, Washington
  2. "County". Jim Forte Postal History.Missing or empty |url= (help); |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  3. "Unusual names, odd spellings found in Washington". The Spokesman-Review. Dec 24, 1977. pp. A12. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
  4. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 243.

Coordinates: 47°04′53″N117°55′49″W / 47.08139°N 117.93028°W / 47.08139; -117.93028

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