Burke, Washington Explained

Burke is an unincorporated community in Grant County, in the U.S. state of Washington.

History

A post office called Burke was established in 1907, and remained in operation until 1925.[1] James M. Burke, an early postmaster, gave the community his name.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 19 July 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160306120103/http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?state=WA . 6 March 2016 .
  2. Book: Meany, Edmond S.. Origin of Washington geographic names. 1923. University of Washington Press. Seattle. 31.

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