Van Wyck, Washington

Van Wyck is an unincorporated community in Whatcom County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

History

A post office called Van Wyck was established in 1891, and remained in operation until 1904.[2] The community has the name of Alexander Van Wyck.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Van Wyck, Washington
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
  3. ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 326.

48°48′13″N 122°25′15″W / 48.80361°N 122.42083°W / 48.80361; -122.42083

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