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

Argyle, Washington

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Argyle, Washington
Argyle is located in Washington (state)
Argyle
Argyle
Argyle is located in the United States
Argyle
Argyle
Coordinates: 48°30′52″N 123°01′11″W / 48.51444°N 123.01972°W / 48.51444; -123.01972
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountySan Juan
Established1886
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)

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] In 1887, the Postmaster was Robert Lyall with yearly salary of $77.80[3] The origin of the name Argyle is uncertain.[4]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Argyle, Washington
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
  3. ^ Official Register of the United States of America of the Officers and Employees of the Post-Office Department and the Post Office Service, Vol. 2,July 1, 1887.Page 714
  4. ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 9.