Gilmer, Washington | |
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  Gilmer  Gilmer | |
| Coordinates: 45°52′16″N 121°27′55″W / 45.87111°N 121.46528°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Klickitat |
| Established | 1883 |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
Gilmer is an extinct town in Klickitat County, in the U.S. state of Washington. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]
A post office called Gilmer was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1919.[2] George W. Gilmer, an early postmaster, gave the community his name.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gilmer, Washington
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
- ↑ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 97.
Municipalities and communities of Klickitat County, Washington, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Washington highlighting Klickitat County | |
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
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| Indian reservation | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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