Minkler, Washington facts for kids
Minkler is a small, quiet place in Skagit County, Washington. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Minkler's Early Days
Minkler has a bit of history, even though it's a small community.
How Minkler Got Its Name
The community of Minkler was named after a person named B. D. Minkler. He was a important person in Washington state history. Mr. Minkler was a state legislator. This means he was an elected official who helped make laws for the state of Washington. It's like being a lawmaker for the whole state!
The First Post Office
A post office was opened in Minkler in 1903. A post office is where people send and receive mail. Back then, it was a very important place for people to connect with others far away. The Minkler post office stayed open for about 11 years, closing its doors in 1914.
