Former church, now a woodworking shop, Van Zandt, Washington, 2020

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

History

A post office called Van Zandt was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1955.[2] J. M. Van Zandt, an early postmaster, gave the community his name.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Van Zandt, 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. 326.

48°47′20″N 122°11′31″W / 48.78889°N 122.19194°W / 48.78889; -122.19194


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