Jared, Washington

History

A post office called Jared was established in 1909, and remained in operation until 1943.[2] The community was named after R. P. Jared, a local merchant.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jared, 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. 123.

48°28′09″N 117°18′56″W


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