Urban, Washington

Summary

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

History edit

A post office called Urban was established in 1895, and remained in operation until 1971.[2] The community was named after Urban Stenger.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Urban, 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. 322.

48°37′04″N 122°41′32″W / 48.61778°N 122.69222°W / 48.61778; -122.69222