Corfu, Washington

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

History

A post office called Corfu was established in 1910, and remained in operation until 1943.[2] The community was named after the island of Corfu, in Greece.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Corfu, Washington
  2. "Grant County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
  3. "Unusual names, odd spellings found in Washington". The Spokesman-Review. Dec 24, 1977. pp. A12. Retrieved 20 May 2015.

Coordinates: 46°48′54″N 119°27′19″W / 46.81500°N 119.45528°W / 46.81500; -119.45528


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