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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Nemah, Washington

Nemah is an unincorporated community in Pacific County, in the U.S. state of Washington, lying on the mainland bordering Willapa Bay.

History

A post office called Nemah was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1923. The origin of the name Nemah is obscure.

The area is a popular hunting grounds for wild elk.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nemah, Washington
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  3. ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 186.