Dolphin, Washington
Dolphin is an unincorporated community in San Juan County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]
History
A post office called Dolphin was established in 1908, and remained in operation until 1924.[2] The community was named for a dolphin marine structure near the original town site.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dolphin, Washington
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
- ↑ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 70.
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Coordinates: 48°39′05″N 122°54′34″W / 48.65139°N 122.90944°W
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