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

History

A post office called Van Horn was established in 1901, and remained in operation until 1925.[2] The community was named after James V. Van Horn, a first settler.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Van Horn, Washington
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
  3. ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 325.

48°30′59″N 121°42′19″W / 48.51639°N 121.70528°W / 48.51639; -121.70528


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