Ardenvoir, Washington Explained

Official Name:Ardenvoir, Washington
Pushpin Map:Washington
Pushpin Label:Ardenvoir
Pushpin Label Position:left
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Washington
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Chelan
Timezone:Pacific (PST)
Utc Offset:-8
Timezone Dst:PDT
Utc Offset Dst:-7
Elevation Ft:1273
Coordinates:47.7372°N -120.3689°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:98811
Area Code:509
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1515943

Ardenvoir [1] is an unincorporated community in Chelan County, Washington, United States. Ardenvoir is 9miles west-northwest of Entiat. Ardenvoir has a post office with ZIP code 98811.[2]

Geography

Ardenvoir is located in the steep, thin valley of the Entiat River, which passes through the community. The Mad River enters the Entiat River from the west at Ardenvoir. The Entiat Valley runs in a north-northwest to south-southeast direction in this area. Peaks in the immediate vicinity of the community rise more than 2,000 feet above the valley floor. The community is 11.5 miles from the city of Entiat, where the Entiat River joins the Columbia River. Chelan County Highway 19 connects the community with the Entiat and the outside world.[3]

Climate

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Ardenvoir has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.[4]

History

Ardenvoir began as a logging/mining camp and was built up during the Civilian Conservation Corps era. Not many people live in the area now and mostly rural homes can be found. Coopers General Store is the only storefront in the area. (also where the post office is located)

Notes and References

  1. Book: Phillips, James W. . Washington State Place Names . registration . University of Washington Press . 1971 . Seattle and London . 8 . 0-295-95498-1.
  2. http://www.zipinfo.com/cgi-local/zipsrch.exe?cnty=cnty&zip=98811&Go=Go ZIP Code Lookup
  3. Web site: Ardenvoir Quadrangle . usgs.gov . U.S. Geological Survey . 7 September 2022 . Topographic Map . 2020.
  4. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=365254&cityname=Ardenvoir%2C+Washington%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Ardenvoir, Washington