Axford is an unincorporated community in Grays Harbor County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]
History
A post office called Axford was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1904.[2] The community was named after one Mr. Axford, a pioneer settler.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Axford, Washington
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
- ↑ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 11.
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47°11′39″N 123°56′47″W / 47.19417°N 123.94639°W
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