Knappton is an extinct town in Pacific County, in the U.S. state of Washington. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place. It is located not far from the mouth of the Columbia, a few miles east of the Astoria-Megler Bridge.[1]

Knappton, Washington
Knappton is located in Washington (state)
Knappton
Knappton
Knappton is located in the United States
Knappton
Knappton
Coordinates: 46°16′35″N 123°48′54″W / 46.27639°N 123.81500°W / 46.27639; -123.81500
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyPacific
Established1871
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)

A post office called Knappton was established in 1871, and remained in operation until 1943.[2] The community was named after J. B. Knapp, the proprietor of a local sawmill.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Knappton, Washington
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
  3. ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 135.