Nellita, Washington

Unincorporated community in Washington, US

Nellita is an unincorporated community in Kitsap County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

History

A post office called Nellita was established in 1900, and remained in operation until 1924.[2] The community was named after Nelli Brueger.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nellita, Washington
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  3. ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 185.
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47°35′23″N 122°56′07″W / 47.58972°N 122.93528°W / 47.58972; -122.93528


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