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Telford, Washington

Coordinates: 47°41′40″N 118°24′26″W / 47.69444°N 118.40722°W / 47.69444; -118.40722
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Telford is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

History

A post office called Telford was established in 1909, and remained in operation until 1917.[2] The community was named after M. A. Telford, a local cattleman.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Telford, Washington
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
  3. ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 304.

47°41′40″N 118°24′26″W / 47.69444°N 118.40722°W / 47.69444; -118.40722