Argyle,_Washington

Argyle, Washington

Argyle, Washington

Unincorporated community in San Juan County, Washington

Argyle is an unincorporated community in San Juan County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

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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

  1. [1]
    U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Argyle, Washington
  2. [2]
    "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
  3. [3]
    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
  4. [4]
    Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 9.
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