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