Penrith,_Washington

Penrith, Washington

Penrith, Washington

Unincorporated community in Pend Oreille County, Washington, United States

Penrith is an unincorporated community in Pend Oreille County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

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History

A post office called Penrith was established in 1901, and remained in operation until 1916.[2] The community was given its name by railroad officials.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Penrith, Washington
  2. [2]
    "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 22, 2016.
  3. [3]
    Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 211.
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