Delphi, Washington
Delphi, Washington | |
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![]() Delphi School, November 2020 | |
Coordinates: 46°58′44″N 123°01′08″W / 46.97889°N 123.01889°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Washington |
County | Thurston |
Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
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.
The name Delphi denotes "place of the Gods".[2]
History
[edit]A post office was established at Delphi in 1892, and remained in operation until 1923.[3][2]
The Delphi School was built in 1910 and served as a primary school for the local community until the 1940s.[4][5]
Parks and recreation
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Delphi, Washington
- ^ a b "Thurston County Place Names: A Heritage Guide" (PDF). Thurston County Historical Commission. 1992. p. 19. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 24, 2020. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
- ^ "Property ID: 18967 Delphi School". Washington Information System for Architectural and Archaeological Records Data. Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
- ^ "National Register Information System – Delphi School (#90001075)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013. Retrieved July 12, 2025.