Silcott, Washington

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Silcott is an unincorporated community in Asotin County, in the U.S. state of Washington. [1]

Asotin County, Washington county in the U.S. state of Washington

Asotin County is a county in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,623. The county seat is at Asotin, and its largest city is Clarkston. The county was created out of Garfield County in 1883 and derives its name from a Nez Perce word meaning "Eel Creek".

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History

A post office called Silcott was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1931. [2] The community was named after John Silcott, an early settler. [3]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Silcott, 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. 270.

Coordinates: 46°24′55″N117°11′52″W / 46.41528°N 117.19778°W / 46.41528; -117.19778

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