Beach, Washington

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

History

A post office called Beach was established in 1882, and remained in operation until 1946.[2] The community was named after Wade H. Beach, an early settler.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Beach, Washington
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
  3. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 16.

Coordinates: 48°42′57″N 122°41′02″W / 48.71583°N 122.68389°W / 48.71583; -122.68389

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