Raeco, Washington

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

History

A post office called Raeco was established in 1907, and remained in operation until 1911.[2] The community's name is an acronym of the surnames Rhodes, Appel, and Earnest.[3]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Raeco, Washington
2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 22, 2016.
3. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 240.

47°22′59″N 122°24′28″W