Delphi, Washington
Unincorporated community in Washington, United States
46°58′44″N 123°01′08″W / 46.97889°N 123.01889°W / 46.97889; -123.01889Delphi is an unincorporated community in Thurston County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1] The community is located approximately west of Tumwater and Black Lake. The town of Littlerock lies to the south.
History
A post office was established at Delphi in 1892, and remained in operation until 1923.[2][3] The name denotes "place of the Gods".[3]
Parks and recreation
The Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve, declared a National Natural Landmark, is south of the community. Delphi lies near the border of Capitol State Forest.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Delphi, Washington
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
- ^ a b "Thurston County Place Names: A Heritage Guide" (PDF). Thurston County Historical Commission. 1992. p. 19. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 March 2020. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
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Municipalities and communities of Thurston County, Washington, United States
County seat: Olympia
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