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 | |
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  Retsil Location within the state of Washington | |
| Coordinates: 47°32′45″N 122°36′40″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Kitsap |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1531706[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]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Retsil, 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. 243.
Municipalities and communities of Kitsap County, Washington, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Washington highlighting Kitsap County | |
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