Retsil, Washington

Retsil is an unincorporated community in Kitsap County, Washington, United States. It is located on the Puget Sound, and is known for its veterans facilities. Retsil is located within the Parkwood Census-designated place (CDP).

Retsil
Retsil is located in Washington (state)
Retsil
Retsil
Location within the state of Washington
Coordinates: 47°32′45″N 122°36′40″W
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyKitsap
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
GNIS feature ID1531706[1]

A post office called Retsil was established in 1915, and remained in operation until 1966.[2] The community's name is that of Governor Ernest Lister, reversed.[3]

See also

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Retsil, 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. 243.


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