Islandale, Washington

Islandale is an unincorporated community in San Juan County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

History

A post office called Islandale was established in 1910, and remained in operation until 1917.[2] The island was named for its location on Lopez Island.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Islandale, Washington
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
  3. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 121.

Coordinates: 48°26′46″N 122°51′28″W / 48.44611°N 122.85778°W / 48.44611; -122.85778

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