Ryan, Washington

Ryan is an extinct town in Stevens County, in the U.S. state of Washington. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]

A post office called Ryan was established in 1897, and remained in operation until 1912.[2] The community was named after Henry Ryan, an early settler.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ryan, Washington
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  3. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 250.

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