Blue Canyon, Washington

Coordinates: 48°40′56″N 122°16′39″W / 48.68222°N 122.27750°W / 48.68222; -122.27750
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Blue Canyon is an unincorporated community in Whatcom County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

History

A post office called Blue Canyon was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1905.[2] The community took its name from nearby Blue Canyon Mine.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Blue Canyon, Washington
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 23.

48°40′56″N 122°16′39″W / 48.68222°N 122.27750°W / 48.68222; -122.27750