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Silverton, Washington

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Coordinates: 48°04′42″N 121°34′01″W / 48.07833°N 121.56694°W / 48.07833; -121.56694
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Silverton is an unincorporated community in Snohomish County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

History

A post office called Silverton was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1945.[2] Silverton was named by the local miners.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Silverton, Washington
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
  3. ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 271.

48°04′42″N 121°34′01″W / 48.07833°N 121.56694°W / 48.07833; -121.56694

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