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Nordland, Washington

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

History

A post office called Nordland has been in operation since 1898.[2] The community derives its name from Peter Nordby, the original owner of the town site.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nordland, 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. 191.