Cora is an
unincorporated community
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in
Lewis County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Washington
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. It is located off
U.S. Route 12
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, next to the
Cowlitz River
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The Cowlitz has ...
between the towns of Randle and Packwood.
History
Cora was established in 1888 by Levi A. Davis, son of the founder of
Claquato, and named after Cora Ferguson, Davis' niece. A post office was established at Cora in 1890, and remained in operation until 1907/1908.
References
Populated places in Lewis County, Washington
Unincorporated communities in Lewis County, Washington
Unincorporated communities in Washington (state)
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