Argyle, Washington

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

History

A post office called Argyle was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1912.[2] The origin of the name Argyle is uncertain.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Argyle, 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. 9.

Coordinates: 48°30′52″N 123°01′11″W / 48.51444°N 123.01972°W / 48.51444; -123.01972

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