Penrith, Washington

Coordinates: 48°09′08″N 117°05′58″W / 48.15222°N 117.09944°W / 48.15222; -117.09944
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Penrith is an unincorporated community in Pend Oreille County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

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

48°09′08″N 117°05′58″W / 48.15222°N 117.09944°W / 48.15222; -117.09944