Proebstel, Washington

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Proebstel is an unincorporated community in Clark County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

History

A post office called Proebstel was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The community was named after John Proebstel, an early settler.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Proebstel, Washington
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  3. ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 233.

Coordinates: 45°40′07″N 122°28′54″W / 45.66861°N 122.48167°W / 45.66861; -122.48167