Hillhurst is an extinct town in Pierce County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]
A post office called Hillhurst was established in 1878, and remained in operation until 1920.[2] The community was named for a hill near the original town site.[3]
What remains of Hillhurst is now enclosed by Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
Not to be confused with the Hillhurst neighborhood of Ridgefield, Clark County, Washington.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hillhurst, Washington
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
- ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 114.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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