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Veazie, Washington

Coordinates: 47°14′51″N 121°57′17″W / 47.24750°N 121.95472°W / 47.24750; -121.95472
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Veazie is an unincorporated community in King County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

History

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A post office called Veazie was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1892.[2] The community was named after Thomas Veazie, a businessperson in the logging industry.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Veazie, 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. 326.

47°14′51″N 121°57′17″W / 47.24750°N 121.95472°W / 47.24750; -121.95472