Getchell, Washington
Getchell is an unincorporated community in Snohomish County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]
History
Getchell was laid out in the 1890s by L. W. Getchell, and named for him.[2] A post office called Getchell was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1918.[3]
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References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Getchell, Washington
- Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 96.
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
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