Florence, Washington

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

History

A post office called Florence was established in 1884, and remained in operation until 1949.[2] The community was named after the love interest of an early postmaster.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Florence, Washington
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
  3. Meany, Edmond S. Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 87.

Coordinates: 48°13′14″N 122°19′55″W / 48.22056°N 122.33194°W / 48.22056; -122.33194

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