Ping, Washington
Ping is an unincorporated community in Garfield County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]
History
A post office called Ping was established in 1889, and remained in operation until 1910.[2] The community has the name of Frank and Robert Ping, pioneer settlers.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ping, Washington
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
- ↑ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 213.
Coordinates: 46°39′51″N 117°40′08″W / 46.66417°N 117.66889°W
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