Cornet, Washington

Coordinates: 48°23′45″N 122°37′47″W / 48.39583°N 122.62972°W / 48.39583; -122.62972
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Cornet is an unincorporated community in Island County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

History[edit]

A post office called Cornet was established in 1910, and remained in operation until 1917.[2] The community takes its name from nearby Cornet Bay.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cornet, Washington
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved July 26, 2016.
  3. ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 57.

48°23′45″N 122°37′47″W / 48.39583°N 122.62972°W / 48.39583; -122.62972