Silcott, Washington

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

History

A post office called Silcott was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1931.[2] The community was named after John Silcott, an early settler.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Silcott, Washington
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
  3. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 270.

Coordinates: 46°24′55″N 117°11′52″W / 46.41528°N 117.19778°W / 46.41528; -117.19778

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