Name: Washam
County: Sweetwater
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GNIS Entry
Longitude: 1094611W
Latitude: 410100N
Legal Description:
Elevation: 6857/2090
(ft/m)
Feature Type: Populated Place
Origin of Name:
Washam Post Office was established in April, 1890. Its first postmaster was Pauline Washam.
Source: Wyoming Post Offices
On July 8, 1895, David H. Washam filed homestead papers for land near this location.
Source: General Land Office Records
http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/PatentSearch/Detail.asp?PatentDocClassCode=SER&Accession=WYWYAA+021092&Index=1&QryID=60549.18&DetailTab=1
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History:
Washam Post Office was established in April, 1890 and discontinued in September, 1908 after which the mail was handled by the Green River Post Office.
Source: Wyoming Post Offices
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Maps:
1:24000 Quadrangle: Antelope Wash
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