Locke, Washington

Locke is an unincorporated community in Pend Oreille County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

History

A post office called Locke was established in 1900, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1954.[2] The community was named for John Locke.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Locke, Washington
  2. ↑ "Pend Oreille County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
  3. ↑ "Historical Facts of Region Outlined at History Confab". Spokane Daily Chronicle. Aug 26, 1952. p. 5. Retrieved 23 May 2015.

Coordinates: 48°25′36″N 117°19′04″W / 48.42667°N 117.31778°W / 48.42667; -117.31778


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