Vesta is an unincorporated community in Grays Harbor County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

History

A post office called Vesta was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1936.[2] The community was named after Vesta Dwinelle, the wife of a local pioneer.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Vesta, Washington
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
  3. ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 327.

46°49′59″N 123°35′20″W / 46.83306°N 123.58889°W / 46.83306; -123.58889


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