Thornwood,_Washington Knowpia

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

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A post office called Thornwood was established in 1900, and remained in operation until 1912.^[2] The community derives its name from W. J. Thorne, an early resident.^[3]

References edit

^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Thornwood, Washington
^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 309.

48°35′00″N 122°13′50″W / 48.58333°N 122.23056°W / 48.58333; -122.23056

[1] U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Thornwood, Washington

[2] "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2016.

[3] Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 309.

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