Minkler, Washington

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

History

A post office called Minkler was established in 1903, and remained in operation until 1914.[2] The community was named after B. D. Minkler, a state legislator.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Minkler, Washington
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
  3. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 167.



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