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Hillhurst, Washington

Summary

Hillhurst is an extinct town in Pierce County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

Hillhurst, Washington
Ghost town
Hillhurst is located in Washington (state)
Hillhurst
Hillhurst
Hillhurst is located in the United States
Hillhurst
Hillhurst
Coordinates: 47°05′12″N 122°30′25″W / 47.08667°N 122.50694°W / 47.08667; -122.50694
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyPierce
Established1878
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)

A post office called Hillhurst was established in 1878, and remained in operation until 1920.[2] The community was named for a hill near the original town site.[3]

What remains of Hillhurst is now enclosed by Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

References edit

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hillhurst, Washington
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
  3. ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 114.