Mendota is an extinct town in
Lewis County, in the
U.S. state
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Washington
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A post office called Mendota was established in 1909, and remained in operation until 1923. The community took its name from the Mendota Coal and Coke Company.
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Ghost towns in Lewis County, Washington
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