High Point, Washington
For the neighborhood of Seattle, see High Point, Seattle, Washington.
High Point is an unincorporated community in King County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]
High Point, on the eastern fringe of Issaquah, was the location of Tent City 4 beginning in early 2016, while the camp was waiting a permit to move to Bellevue.[2]
History
A post office called High Point was established in 1910, and remained in operation until 1943.[3] The community was so named on account of its lofty elevation.[4]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: High Point, Washington
- ↑ Megan Campbell (June 9, 2016), "Tent City 4 pitches tents east of Issaquah, awaits Bellevue permit approval", Issaquah Reporter
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
- ↑ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 113.
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Coordinates: 47°31′59″N 121°58′42″W / 47.53306°N 121.97833°W
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