Hanson Ferry Asotin County, Washington
Mapped Location
Hanson Ferry: The mapped location is an approximation and should not be used for navigation or wayfinding.
Information
General information on Hanson Ferry
- Feature Type: Place
Official, historical, colloquial and alternative toponyms for Hanson Ferry
A brief list of names that this geographic feature has been named
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Hanson Ferry | Official |
Origin Notes and History of Hanson Ferry
References to Hanson Ferry that document the origin of its place name
HANSON FERRY, a town on the Grande Ronde River in the southwestern part of Asotin County. The first family settled there in 1882 John Hansen, his wife and two 50115 Frank and Henry. The latter has been postmaster since the office was established there in 1890. The change in the spelling occurred when the postoffice was named. (Henry Hansen, in Names MSS., Letter 286.)
Last updated: 2017-07-01