Delphi, Washington

Delphi, Washington
Delphi School, November 2020
Delphi School, November 2020
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)

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

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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

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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. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "National Register Information System – Delphi School (#90001075)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013. Retrieved July 12, 2025.

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