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Gilmer, Washington 
Summary
Gilmer is a former settlement in Klickitat County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1] It is named for George W. Gilmer, an early settler and postmaster.[2] A ranch where horses and cattle were raised, Gilmer was an important staging point for goods being shipped over land from the Columbia River to the towns and mines in the central part of Klickitat County. In addition to the ranch, Gilmer had a post office and school for a time in the late nineteenth century.[3] Travelers and settlers were frequently boarded at the Gilmer ranch while en route to their destinations.[4]
Gilmer, Washington | |
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  Gilmer  Gilmer | |
| Coordinates: 45°52′16″N 121°27′55″W / 45.87111°N 121.46528°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Klickitat |
| Established | 1883 |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
A post office called Gilmer was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1919.[5]
References edit
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gilmer, Washington
- ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 97.
- ^ "George Gilmer is here 80 years". Goldendale Sentinel. Goldendale, WA. September 14, 1944. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
- ^ "Over 200 gather at Glenwood for 50th anniversary of pioneer association". Goldendale Sentinel. Goldendale, WA. August 24, 1950. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved August 1, 2016.