Welcome, Washington
Welcome is an unincorporated community in Whatcom County, in the U.S. state of Washington.
History
A post office called Welcome was established in 1889, and remained in operation until 1917. John Welcome Riddle, an early postmaster, gave the community his middle name.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Welcome, Washington
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
- ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 341.
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48°50′16″N 122°09′57″W / 48.83778°N 122.16583°W
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