Welcome, Washington
Welcome is an unincorporated community in Whatcom County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]
History[]
A post office called Welcome was established in 1889, and remained in operation until 1917.[2] John Welcome Riddle, an early postmaster, gave the community his middle name.[3]
References[]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Welcome, Washington
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
- ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 341.
Coordinates: 48°50′16″N 122°09′57″W / 48.83778°N 122.16583°W
Categories:
- Unincorporated communities in Whatcom County, Washington
- Unincorporated communities in Washington (state)
- Whatcom County, Washington geography stubs