Grotto, Washington
Unincorporated community in Washington, United States
47°44′11″N 121°25′19″W / 47.73639°N 121.42194°W / 47.73639; -121.42194Grotto is a small unincorporated community in King County, Washington, United States. It is located on U.S. Route 2 west of Stevens Pass in the Cascade Mountains, near the town of Skykomish. Grotto is known for its scenic mountain environment.
A post office called Grotto was established in 1910.[2] The community was named for gorges near the original town site.[3]
References
- ^ "Grotto". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 7, 2016.
- ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 105.
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