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Jared, Washington

Coordinates: 48°28′09″N 117°18′56″W / 48.46917°N 117.31556°W / 48.46917; -117.31556
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Jared is an unincorporated community in Pend Oreille County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

History

A post office called Jared was established in 1909, and remained in operation until 1943.[2] The community was named after R. P. Jared, a local merchant.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jared, Washington
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
  3. ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 123.

48°28′09″N 117°18′56″W / 48.46917°N 117.31556°W / 48.46917; -117.31556