Independence, Washington

Independence, Washington
Unincorporated community
Interactive map of Independence, Washington
Coordinates: 46°47′56″N 123°09′19″W / 46.79889°N 123.15528°W / 46.79889; -123.15528
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyThurston
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)

Independence is an unincorporated community in Thurston County, in the U.S. state of Washington. The area is situated on the Chehalis River and is approximately southeast of Chehalis Village.

History

Independence had a post office from 1878 until 1890, and again from 1911 until 1944, when it was discontinued.

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Independence, Washington
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Thurston County Place Names: A Heritage Guide" (PDF). Thurston County Historical Commission. 1992. p. 38. Retrieved March 28, 2018.

46°47′56″N 123°09′19″W / 46.79889°N 123.15528°W / 46.79889; -123.15528