Harper, Washington

Harper is an unincorporated community in Kitsap County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

History

A post office called Harper was established in 1900.[2] The community was named after F. C. Harper, a state legislator.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Harper, Washington
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
  3. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 108.

Coordinates: 47°31′14″N 122°31′10″W / 47.52056°N 122.51944°W / 47.52056; -122.51944

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