Magnolia Beach, Washington

Magnolia Beach is an unincorporated community in King County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

History

A post office called Magnolia Beach was established in 1908, and remained in operation until 1953.[2] The community's name in part is a transfer from Magnolia, Iowa, the former home of a family of first settlers.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Magnolia Beach, Washington
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
  3. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 157.



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