Marcellus, Washington

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

History

A post office called Marcellus was established in 1911, and remained in operation until 1926.[2] The origin of the name Marcellus is obscure.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Marcellus, Washington
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
  3. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 158.



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