Van Horn, Washington

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

History

A post office called Van Horn was established in 1901, and remained in operation until 1925.[2] The community was named after James V. Van Horn, a first settler.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Van Horn, Washington
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
  3. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 325.



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