Urban, Washington

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

History

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

  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


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