Plumb, Washington
Unincorporated community
Plumb is located in Washington (state)
Plumb
Plumb
Plumb is located in the United States
Plumb
Plumb
Coordinates: 46°55′41″N 122°51′22″W / 46.92806°N 122.85611°W / 46.92806; -122.85611
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyThurston
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)

Plumb is an unincorporated community in Thurston County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1] The community is located to the west of nearby Offutt Lake and lies in and around the Rocky Prairie Natural Area Preserve.

History

A post office called "Plum Station" was in operation from 1879 until 1885.[2][3] The community was named after Elihu B. Plumb, who was credited with securing the town a post office.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Plumb, Washington
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
  3. ^ a b "Thurston County Place Names: A Heritage Guide" (PDF). Thurston County Historical Commission. 1992. p. 66. Retrieved 28 March 2018.

46°55′41″N 122°51′22″W / 46.92806°N 122.85611°W / 46.92806; -122.85611

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