Saint Andrews is an
unincorporated community
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in
Douglas County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Washington
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.
History
A post office called Saint Andrews was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1957. James Saint Andrews, an early postmaster, gave the community his name. It exists as a ghost town, one with dilapidated buildings and artifacts.
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References
Unincorporated communities in Douglas County, Washington
Unincorporated communities in Washington (state)
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