Fletcher, Washington
Fletcher is an unincorporated community in Whitman County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]
History
A post office called Fletcher was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1887.[2] The community was named after Joseph Fletcher, the original owner of the town site.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fletcher, Washington
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
- Meany, Edmond S. Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 87.
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