McCraven

McCraven, a former community in northeastern Washington County, derived its name from its first postmaster, R. McCraven. In 1892 the town had several mills and a general store. With the decline of neighboring Lott, McCraven obtained a United States post office, on March 12, 1890. Lott R. Whiting was postmaster from February 1891 until December 1906, when Cordelia N. Whitmore became postmistress. McCraven's post office closed on April 30, 1908.

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Belongs to

McCraven is part of or belongs to the following places:

Currently Exists

No

Place type

McCraven is classified as a Town

Associated Names

  • (Lott)
  • (Whiting's Farm)

Location

Latitude: 30.32830100
Longitude: -96.23187700

Has Post Office

No

Is Incorporated

No