Valley Grove, Washington

Valley Grove is an unincorporated community in Walla Walla County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

History

Valley Grove had its start around 1881 when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] A post office called Valleygrove was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1900.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Valley Grove, Washington
  2. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 324.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 August 2016.

Coordinates: 46°09′08″N 118°20′56″W / 46.15222°N 118.34889°W / 46.15222; -118.34889

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