Roza, Washington

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

A post office called Roza was established in 1904, and remained in operation until 1935.[2] The community was named after the daughter of a railroad official.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Roza, 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. 249.

Coordinates: 46°47′01″N 120°27′16″W / 46.78361°N 120.45444°W / 46.78361; -120.45444

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