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

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

Municipalities and communities of Pend Oreille County, Washington, United States

County seat: Newport

City	Newport

Towns	Cusick Ione Metaline Metaline Falls

Unincorporated communities	Locke Tiger Usk

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

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