Waukon, Washington
Waukon is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]
History
Waukon had its start when the Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway was extended to that point.[2] A post office called Waukon was established in 1893, and remained in operation until 1973.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Waukon, Washington
- ↑ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 340.
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
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Coordinates: 47°32′23″N 117°50′36″W / 47.53972°N 117.84333°W
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