Delphi, Washington

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

History

A post office was established at Delphi in 1892, and remained in operation until 1923.[2][3] The name denotes "place of the Gods".[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Delphi, Washington
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
  3. "Thurston County Place Names: A Heritage Guide" (PDF). Thurston County Historical Commission. 1992. p. 19. Retrieved 28 March 2018.

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