Argyle, Washington
Unincorporated community in San Juan County, Washington
Unincorporated community in Washington, United States
48°30′52″N 123°01′11″W / 48.51444°N 123.01972°W / 48.51444; -123.01972Argyle is an unincorporated community in San Juan County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]
History
A post office called Argyle was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1912.[2] In 1887, the Postmaster was Robert Lyall with yearly salary of $77.80[3] The origin of the name Argyle is uncertain.[4]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Argyle, Washington
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- ^ Official Register of the United States of America of the Officers and Employees of the Post-Office Department and the Post Office Service, Vol. 2,July 1, 1887.Page 714
- ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 9.
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