Coordinates: 48°31′20″N 121°52′32″W / 48.52222°N 121.87556°W / 48.52222; -121.87556

Birdsview, Washington

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

History

A post office called Birdsview was established in 1881, and remained in operation until 1934.[2] The community was named for Birdsey "Bird" Minkler, an early postmaster.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Birdsview, Washington
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
  3. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 19.

48°31′20″N 121°52′32″W / 48.52222°N 121.87556°W / 48.52222; -121.87556