Clipper, Washington

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

History[]

A post office called Clipper was established in 1901, and remained in operation until 1955.[2] The community took its name from the Clipper Shingle Company.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Clipper, Washington
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
  3. ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. pp. 50–51.

Coordinates: 48°45′36″N 122°12′08″W / 48.76000°N 122.20222°W / 48.76000; -122.20222


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