Theon, Washington

Theon was a town in Asotin County, Washington.[1]

Theon, Washington
Theon is located in Washington (state)
Theon
Theon
Theon is located in the United States
Theon
Theon
Coordinates: 46°09′17″N 117°05′46″W
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyAsotin
Established1884
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)

Established in 1884, Theon was named after Daniel Theon Welch, a local merchant.[2] A post office called Theon operated from 1880 to 1909.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Theon (historical)
  2. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 307.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
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