Union Mill, Washington

Union Mill, Washington
Unincorporated community
Union Mill is located in Washington (state)
Union Mill
Union Mill
Union Mill is located in the United States
Union Mill
Union Mill
Coordinates: 47°01′57″N 122°46′28″W / 47.03250°N 122.77444°W / 47.03250; -122.77444
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyThurston
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)

Union Mill (also known as Union Mills) is an unincorporated community in Thurston County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1] The city of Lacey is immediately to the west with Musroom Corner and access to Washington State Route 510 to the north.

History

Union Mill had its start in 1901[2] and the community took its name from Union Mills, a local sawmill.[3] A post office called Union Mill was established in 1911, and remained in operation until 1931.[4]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Union Mill, Washington
  2. ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 321.
  3. ^ "Thurston County Place Names: A Heritage Guide" (PDF). Thurston County Historical Commission. 1992. p. 92. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  4. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2016.

47°01′57″N 122°46′28″W / 47.03250°N 122.77444°W / 47.03250; -122.77444