Riparia, Washington
Riparia is an extinct town in Whitman County, in the U.S. state of Washington. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]
Riparia, Washington | |
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  Riparia  Riparia | |
| Coordinates: 46°34′43″N 118°05′13″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Whitman |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
A post office called Riparia was in operation between 1882 and 1963.[2] The community most likely took its name from a nearby riparian zone.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Riparia, 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. 244.
Municipalities and communities of Whitman County, Washington, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Washington highlighting Whitman County | |
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