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Smyrna, Washington

Coordinates: 46°50′21″N 119°39′44″W / 46.83917°N 119.66222°W / 46.83917; -119.66222
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Smyrna, Washington
Smyrna is located in Washington (state)
Smyrna
Smyrna
Smyrna is located in the United States
Smyrna
Smyrna
Coordinates: 46°50′21″N 119°39′44″W / 46.83917°N 119.66222°W / 46.83917; -119.66222
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyGrant
Established1911
Elevation
564 ft (172 m)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
Area code509
GNIS feature ID1511323[1]

Smyrna is an unincorporated community in Grant County, in the U.S. state of Washington.

History

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A post office called Smyrna was established in 1911 and remained in operation until 1964.[2] The community was named after the ancient city of Smyrna.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Smyrna, Washington
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
  3. ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 277.