Delphi, Washington

Delphi is an unincorporated community in Thurston County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1] The community is located approximately west of Tumwater and Black Lake. The town of Littlerock lies to the south.

Delphi, Washington
Unincorporated community
The Delphi School, built 1910 and used as a school for 32 years, is on the National Register of Historic Places
The Delphi School, built 1910 and used as a school for 32 years, is on the National Register of Historic Places
Delphi is located in Washington (state)
Delphi
Delphi
Delphi is located in the United States
Delphi
Delphi
Coordinates: 46°58′44″N 123°01′08″W
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyThurston
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)

History

A post office was established at Delphi in 1892, and remained in operation until 1923.[2][3] The name denotes "place of the Gods".[3]

Parks and recreation

The Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve, declared a National Natural Landmark, is south of the community. Delphi lies near the border of Capitol State Forest.

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Delphi, Washington
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
  3. "Thurston County Place Names: A Heritage Guide" (PDF). Thurston County Historical Commission. 1992. p. 19. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 March 2020. Retrieved 28 March 2018.

46°58′44″N 123°01′08″W

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