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Nemah, Washington

Coordinates: 46°30′43″N 123°53′10″W / 46.51194°N 123.88611°W / 46.51194; -123.88611
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Nemah is an unincorporated community in Pacific County, in the U.S. state of Washington, lying on the mainland bordering Willapa Bay.[1]

History

A post office called Nemah was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1923.[2] The origin of the name Nemah is obscure.[3] Popular hunting grounds for wild elk.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nemah, 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. 186.

46°30′43″N 123°53′10″W / 46.51194°N 123.88611°W / 46.51194; -123.88611