Proebstel is an unincorporated community in Clark County, in the U.S. state of Washington.

Proebstel
Proebstel is located in Washington (state)
Proebstel
Proebstel
Location within the state of Washington
Proebstel is located in the United States
Proebstel
Proebstel
Proebstel (the United States)
Coordinates: 45°40′07″N 122°28′54″W / 45.66861°N 122.48167°W / 45.66861; -122.48167
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyClark
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
Area code360
GNIS feature ID1524654[1]

History

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A post office called Proebstel was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The community was named after John Proebstel, an early settler.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Proebstel, Washington
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 22, 2016.
  3. ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 233.