City of Mercer Island King County, Washington


Mapped Location

City of Mercer Island: The mapped location is an approximation and should not be used for navigation or wayfinding.

 

Information

General information on City of Mercer Island

  • Feature Type: Incorporated

 

Official, historical, colloquial and alternative toponyms for City of Mercer Island

A brief list of names that this geographic feature has been named

Name Description
City of Mercer Island Official
Mercer Island Official

 

Origin Notes and History of City of Mercer Island

References to City of Mercer Island that document the origin of its place name

Title Cover Image: Origin of Washington geographic names

MERCER ISLAND, along the Eastern shore of Lake Washington, in King County. It was named in honor of Asa Shinn Mercer who once owned land there. (Seattle Post-Intelligencer, June 30, 1909). By the Duwamish Indians the place was called "Klut-use." (J. A.Costello, The Siwash.)

Edmond S. Meany in Origin of Washington Geographic Names

 

A Selected Bibliography of City of Mercer Island, King County, Washington

A compilation of essential readings detailing the history, geography, and culture of the region.

Mercer Island heritage by Judy Gellatly

Mercer Island Heritage by Judy Gellatly is a comprehensive local history, published by the Mercer Island Historical Society, that chronicles the evolution of this unique community situated in Washington's Lake Washington. Through detailed narratives and archival photographs, the book explores the island's transition from a secluded rural pioneer settlement into a bustling suburban city following the construction of the first floating bridge. Ultimately, it serves as an essential preservation of the region's early residents, civic milestones, and enduring local heritage.

vi, 185 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm

Non-circulating [ 1 ]

 


 

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Last updated: 2017-01-13