Prindle, Washington

Coordinates: 45°35′07″N 122°09′22″W / 45.58528°N 122.15611°W / 45.58528; -122.15611
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Prindle, Washington
Prindle is located in Washington (state)
Prindle
Prindle
Prindle is located in the United States
Prindle
Prindle
Coordinates: 45°35′07″N 122°09′22″W / 45.58528°N 122.15611°W / 45.58528; -122.15611
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountySkamania
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)

Prindle is an unincorporated community located within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area along the Columbia River in Skamania County, Washington, United States.[1] The community is located on Washington State Route 14 and lies between Washougal to the west and Skamania to the east.

History[edit]

The community was named after Ernest Hinsdale Prindle, an early settler.[2] A post office called Prindle was established in 1909, and remained in operation until 1938.[3]

Parks and recreation[edit]

The Franz Lake National Wildlife Refuge is east of the community.

References[edit]

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Prindle, Washington
  2. ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 232.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 22, 2016.