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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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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

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