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Miles, Washington

Coordinates: 47°54′39″N 118°17′33″W / 47.91083°N 118.29250°W / 47.91083; -118.29250
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Miles is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

History

A post office called Miles was in operation from 1881 until 1962.[2] The community was named after Nelson A. Miles, an early settler.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Miles, Washington
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
  3. ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 166.

47°54′39″N 118°17′33″W / 47.91083°N 118.29250°W / 47.91083; -118.29250

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