Hanson Ferry, Washington

Summary

Hanson Ferry was a town in Asotin County, Washington. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]

Hanson Ferry, Washington
Hanson Ferry is located in Washington (state)
Hanson Ferry
Hanson Ferry
Hanson Ferry is located in the United States
Hanson Ferry
Hanson Ferry
Coordinates: 46°01′38″N 117°20′09″W / 46.02722°N 117.33583°W / 46.02722; -117.33583
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyAsotin
Established1891
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)

A post office called Hanson Ferry operated from 1891 to 1929.[2] The community was named after John Hansen, an early settler.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hanson Ferry, Washington
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
  3. ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 108.