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Cromwell, Washington

Coordinates: 47°16′27″N 122°37′20″W / 47.27417°N 122.62222°W / 47.27417; -122.62222
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Cromwell is an unincorporated community in Pierce County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

History

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A post office called Cromwell was established in 1903, and remained in operation until 1931.[2] The community was named after J. B. Cromwell, a postal official.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cromwell, Washington
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved July 28, 2016.
  3. ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 61.

47°16′27″N 122°37′20″W / 47.27417°N 122.62222°W / 47.27417; -122.62222