Delphi, Washington
Unincorporated community in Washington, United States
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Delphi is an unincorporated community in Thurston County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1] The community is located west of Tumwater and Black Lake; the town of Littlerock lies to the south. The name Delphi denotes "place of the Gods".[2]
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Delphi, Washington | |
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Delphi School, November 2020 | |
 Interactive map of Delphi, Washington | |
| Coordinates: 46°58′44″N 123°01′08″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Thurston |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
History
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]
Park and Recreation
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.