Jerry, Washington

Jerry is an unincorporated community in Asotin County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

History

A post office called Jerry was established in 1906, and remained in operation until 1918.[2] The community was named after Jerry McGuire, a local cattleman.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jerry, Washington
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
  3. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 123.

Coordinates: 46°19′28″N 117°06′31″W / 46.32444°N 117.10861°W / 46.32444; -117.10861

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