Mountain View, Washington Explained

Mountain View is an unincorporated community in Whatcom County, in the U.S. state of Washington.

History

A post office called Mountain View was established in 1891, and remained in operation until 1908.[1] The community was named for mountain views afforded from the elevated town site.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 19 August 2016.
  2. Book: Meany, Edmond S.. Origin of Washington geographic names. 1923. University of Washington Press. Seattle. 180.

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