Nisson is an unincorporated community in Grays Harbor County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

History

A post office called Nisson was established in 1912, and remained in operation until 1917.[2] The community was named after a pioneer lumberman.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nisson, Washington
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  3. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 190.

47°06′57″N 123°48′33″W / 47.11583°N 123.80917°W / 47.11583; -123.80917


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