Welcome to Marlin ...
Marlin is located in Grant County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Marlin, you might consider that their post office opened in 1919.
Marlin is 1,320 feet [402 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Marlin lies in the Pacific Time Zone (PST/PDT) and observes daylight saving time
The area code for Marlin: (509)
The ZIP code for Marlin: 98832<3>
Communities Also Named Marlin ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 2 communities that are also named Marlin - they are located in Pennsylvania and Texas.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Marlin.
Communities near Marlin ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Marlin.
- Odessa
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Odessa
- Odessa is located in Lincoln County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 900 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Odessa <4>
- Coulee City
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coulee City
- Coulee City is located in Grant County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 560 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Coulee City <4>
- Wilson Creek
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilson Creek
- Wilson Creek is located in Grant County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 214 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wilson Creek <4>
- Stratford
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stratford
- Stratford is located in Grant County
- Ruff
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ruff
- Ruff is located in Grant County
- Banks Lake South
(20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Banks Lake South
- Banks Lake South is located in Grant County
- Hartline
(20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartline
- Hartline is located in Grant County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 155 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hartline <4>
- Almira
(21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Almira
- Almira is located in Lincoln County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 280 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Almira <4>
- Moses Lake
(23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moses Lake
- Moses Lake is located in Grant County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 24,274 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Moses Lake <4>
- Soap Lake
(23 miles [37 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Soap Lake
- Soap Lake is located in Grant County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,608 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Soap Lake <4>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Marlin. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Marlin.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Marlin. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Marlin.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Marlin. See our Newspapers Page for Marlin.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Marlin ...
Looking for more information about Marlin? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Marlin, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Marlin.
Adding Marlin to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Marlin in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Marlin was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<5>
From that list, the Marlin post office opened in 1919.
We also found Marlin on a map titled Auto Trails Map of Washington (1925).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Marlin.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Marlin. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Grant County: www.co.grant.wa.us/
The official website for State of Washington: https://access.wa.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Washington's counties, including Grant, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Marlin - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Marlin). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Marlin or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |