Maxwelton, Washington

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Maxwelton is an unincorporated community located on the south end of Whidbey Island, Washington. [1] [2] [3]

A post office called Maxwelton was established in 1908 and remained in operation until 1924. [4] The community was named after Maxwelltown, in Scotland. [5]

References

  1. ↑ The New Washington: A Guide to the Evergreen State, Best Books on, 1941, p. 524, ISBN   1623760461
  2. ↑ McQuaide, Mike (2012), 75 Classic Rides Washington: The Best Road Biking Routes, The Mountaineers Books, p. 70, ISBN   978-1594855061
  3. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Maxwelton, Washington
  4. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 14, 2016.
  5. ↑ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 161.

47°56′14″N122°26′40″W / 47.93722°N 122.44444°W / 47.93722; -122.44444


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