Turner, Washington facts for kids

Turner is a small, quiet place in Columbia County, located in the U.S. state of Washington. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or city council, as a city or town would. Instead, the county government helps manage things for the people living in Turner.

A Look at Turner's Past

Turner has a short but interesting history. It was officially planned out, or platted, in 1902. When a place is platted, it means someone drew a map showing how the land would be divided into streets, blocks, and lots for buildings. A person named B. M. Turner was responsible for this, and the community was named after him.

Just two years later, in 1904, a post office was opened in Turner. Post offices were very important back then because they were the main way people sent and received letters and packages. This post office served the community for many years, helping people connect with others far away. However, it eventually closed its doors in 1934.