Sterling, Washington

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

History

Sterling was laid out in 1878.[2] A post office called Sterling was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1890.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sterling, Washington
  2. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 289.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 August 2016.

Coordinates: 48°29′31″N 122°16′51″W / 48.49194°N 122.28083°W / 48.49194; -122.28083

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