Orin, Washington

Orin is an unincorporated community in Stevens County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

History

A post office called Orin was established in 1902, and remained in operation until 1944.[2] The community has the name of Orin S. Winslow.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Orin, Washington
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  3. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 202.

Coordinates: 48°29′28″N 117°54′36″W / 48.49111°N 117.91000°W / 48.49111; -117.91000

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