Thornwood, Washington

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

History

A post office called Thornwood was established in 1900, and remained in operation until 1912. [2] The community derives its name from W. J. Thorne, an early resident. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Thornwood, Washington
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
  3. ↑ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 309.

48°35′00″N122°13′50″W / 48.58333°N 122.23056°W / 48.58333; -122.23056


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