Avon Skagit County, Washington
Mapped Location
Avon: The mapped location is an approximation and should not be used for navigation or wayfinding.
Information
General information on Avon
- Feature Type: Place
Official, historical, colloquial and alternative toponyms for Avon
A brief list of names that this geographic feature has been named
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Avon | Official |
Origin Notes and History of Avon
References to Avon that document the origin of its place name
Avon, a town in Skagit County. The first settler there was W. H. Miller, 1882. He sold part of his land to A. H. Skaling on October 27, 1883, who opened a store. In 1890, H. W. and F. S. Graham started a nearby town which was called North Avon. It is said that those early settlers sought to honor Shakespeare.
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Last updated: 2017-02-12