Penrith, Washington
Penrith is an unincorporated community in Pend Oreille County, in the U.S. state of Washington.
History
A post office called Penrith was established in 1901, and remained in operation until 1916. The community was given its name by railroad officials.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Penrith, Washington
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 22, 2016.
- ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 211.