Mabana, Washington

Mabana is an unincorporated community in Island County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

History

A post office called Mabana was established in 1912, and remained in operation until 1936.[2] The community's name is an amalgamation of the name of Mabel Anderson, the child of a first settler.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mabana, Washington
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 14, 2016.
  3. ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 156.

48°05′40″N 122°24′55″W / 48.09444°N 122.41528°W / 48.09444; -122.41528


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