Glencove, Washington
Glencove is an unincorporated community in Pierce County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]
History
A post office called Glencove was established in 1896, and remained in operation until 1924.[2] The origin of the name Glencove is obscure.[3]
The Glencove Hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[4]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Glencove, Washington
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
- ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 97.
{{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ "History of the Glencove Hotel". Glencove Hotel. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
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47°20′45″N 122°44′13″W / 47.34583°N 122.73694°W
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