Rosario, Washington

Rosario is an unincorporated community in San Juan County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

History

A post office called Rosario was established in 1906, and remained in operation until 1954.[2] The community takes its name from nearby Rosario Strait.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rosario, Washington
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  3. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 248.



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