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Mima, Washington 
Summary
Mima is an unincorporated community in Thurston County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1] The area is located between Littlerock and Gate.
Mima, Washington | |
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| Coordinates: 46°51′55″N 123°04′00″W / 46.86528°N 123.06667°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Thurston |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
History edit
A post office was in operation at Mima from 1893 until 1898.[2][3] "Mima" is a name derived from a Native American language meaning "a little further along"[3] or "downstream".[4]
Parks and recreation edit
The Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve, declared a National Natural Landmark, is north of Mima. Other nearby protected areas include the Glacial Heritage Preserve and the Black River Habitat Management Area. The community lies near the border of Capitol State Forest.
References edit
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mima, Washington
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
- ^ a b "Thurston County Place Names: A Heritage Guide" (PDF). Thurston County Historical Commission. 1992. p. 52. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
- ^ Bright, William (2004). Native American Placenames of the United States. University of Oklahoma Press. p. 284. ISBN 978-0-8061-3598-4.
...'downstream', from Lower Chinook
46°51′55″N 123°04′00″W / 46.86528°N 123.06667°W