Getchell, Washington

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

History

Getchell was laid out in the 1890s by L. W. Getchell, and named for him.[2] A post office called Getchell was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1918.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Getchell, Washington
  2. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 96.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 31 July 2016.

Coordinates: 48°04′19″N 122°05′49″W / 48.07194°N 122.09694°W / 48.07194; -122.09694

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