Grays, Washington Explained

Official Name:Grays, Washington
Pushpin Map:Washington
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Washington
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Stevens
Timezone:Pacific (PST)
Utc Offset:-8
Timezone Dst:PDT
Utc Offset Dst:-7
Elevation Ft:1860
Coordinates:48.1061°N -117.7517°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:99181
Area Code:509
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1531840

Grays (also called Gray) is an unincorporated community in Stevens County, in the U.S. state of Washington.

History

A post office called Gray was established in 1901, and remained in operation until 1935.[1] The community was named after William Gray, a local land owner.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 7 August 2016.
  2. Book: Meany, Edmond S.. Origin of Washington geographic names. 1923. University of Washington Press. Seattle. 101.