Delphi is an unincorporated community in Thurston County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1] The community is located approximately west of Tumwater and Black Lake. The town of Littlerock lies to the south.

Delphi, Washington
The Delphi School, built 1910 and used as a school for 32 years, is on the National Register of Historic Places
The Delphi School, built 1910 and used as a school for 32 years, is on the National Register of Historic Places
Delphi is located in Washington (state)
Delphi
Delphi
Delphi is located in the United States
Delphi
Delphi
Coordinates: 46°58′44″N 123°01′08″W / 46.97889°N 123.01889°W / 46.97889; -123.01889
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyThurston
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)

History

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A post office was established at Delphi in 1892, and remained in operation until 1923.[2][3] The name denotes "place of the Gods".[3]

Parks and recreation

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The Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve, declared a National Natural Landmark, is south of the community. Delphi lies near the border of Capitol State Forest.

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Delphi, Washington
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
  3. ^ a b "Thurston County Place Names: A Heritage Guide" (PDF). Thurston County Historical Commission. 1992. p. 19. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 March 2020. Retrieved 28 March 2018.

46°58′44″N 123°01′08″W / 46.97889°N 123.01889°W / 46.97889; -123.01889