Knappton, Washington
Ghost town in Washington (state)
Ghost town in Washington, United States
46°16′35″N 123°48′54″W / 46.27639°N 123.81500°W / 46.27639; -123.81500Knappton is an extinct town in Pacific County, in the U.S. state of Washington. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place. It is located not far from the mouth of the Columbia, a few miles east of the Astoria-Megler Bridge.[1]
A post office called Knappton was established in 1871, and remained in operation until 1943.[2] The community was named after J. B. Knapp, the proprietor of a local sawmill.[3]
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Municipalities and communities of Pacific County, Washington, United States
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