Welcome, Washington

Unincorporated community in Washington, US

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

History

A post office called Welcome was established in 1889, and remained in operation until 1917.[2] John Welcome Riddle, an early postmaster, gave the community his middle name.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Welcome, Washington
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
  3. ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 341.
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Municipalities and communities of Whatcom County, Washington, United States
County seat: Bellingham
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48°50′16″N 122°09′57″W / 48.83778°N 122.16583°W / 48.83778; -122.16583


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