Theon, Washington

Established in 1884, Theon was named after Daniel Theon Welch, a local merchant.[2] A post office called Theon operated from 1880 to 1909.[3]

Theon was a town in Asotin County, Washington.[1]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Theon (historical)
  2. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 307.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 August 2016.


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