Appledale, Washington

Appledale is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

History

A post office called Appledale was established in 1912, and remained in operation until 1927.[2] The community was named for apple orchards near the original town site.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Appledale, Washington
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
  3. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 8.

Coordinates: 47°21′15″N 119°58′28″W / 47.35417°N 119.97444°W / 47.35417; -119.97444

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