Prindle, Washington

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.

Prindle, Washington
Unincorporated community
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
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountySkamania
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)

History

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

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

References
  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.


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