Mottinger, Washington
Mottinger is an extinct town in Benton County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]
A post office called Mottinger was established in 1908, and remained in operation until 1951.[2] The community was named after G. H. and Martha Mottinger, early settlers.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mottinger, Washington
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
- ↑ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 172.
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