Maxwelton, Washington

Maxwelton, Washington
Maxwelton Beach
Maxwelton Beach
Maxwelton is located in Washington (state)
Maxwelton
Maxwelton
Location within Washington (state)
Maxwelton is located in the United States
Maxwelton
Maxwelton
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 47°56′14″N 122°26′40″W / 47.93722°N 122.44444°W / 47.93722; -122.44444
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyIsland
Established1908
Elevation10 ft (3.0 m)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
Area code360
GNIS feature ID1512437[1]

Maxwelton is an unincorporated community located on the south end of Whidbey Island, Washington.[2][3]

A post office called Maxwelton was established in 1908 and remained in operation until 1924.[4] The community was named after Maxwelltown, in Scotland.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Maxwelton, Washington
  2. ↑ The New Washington: A Guide to the Evergreen State. Best Books on. 1941. p. 524. ISBN 1623760461. {{cite book}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help)
  3. ↑ McQuaide, Mike (2012). 75 Classic Rides Washington: The Best Road Biking Routes. The Mountaineers Books. p. 70. ISBN 978-1594855061.
  4. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 14, 2016.
  5. ↑ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 161.