Proebstel, Washington

Proebstel is an unincorporated community in Clark County, in the U.S. state of Washington.^[1]

History

A post office called Proebstel was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1907.^[2] The community was named after John Proebstel, an early settler.^[3]

References

↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Proebstel, Washington
↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
↑ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 233.

Municipalities and communities of Clark County, Washington, United States

County seat: Vancouver

Cities	Battle Ground Camas La Center Ridgefield Vancouver Washougal Woodland‡

Town	Yacolt

CDPs	Amboy Barberton Brush Prairie Cherry Grove Dollars Corner Duluth Felida Fern Prairie Five Corners Hazel Dell Hockinson Lake Shore Lewisville Meadow Glade Minnehaha Mount Vista Orchards Salmon Creek Venersborg Walnut Grove

Other unincorporated communities	Hall Mill Plain Proebstel

Footnotes	‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

Coordinates: 45°40′07″N 122°28′54″W / 45.66861°N 122.48167°W / 45.66861; -122.48167

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