Tiger, Washington
Tiger is an unincorporated community in Pend Oreille County, Washington, United States. Named for early settler George Tiger,[2] Tiger is located near Washington State Route 31 3.5 miles (5.6 km) south of Ione.
Tiger, Washington | |
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  Tiger, Washington | |
| Coordinates: 48°41′30″N 117°24′28″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Pend Oreille |
| Elevation | 2,087 ft (636 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Area code(s) | 509 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1528417[1] |
Tiger had its start in 1899 when George Tiger established a river landing there.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Tiger, Washington
- Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 310.
- Craig, John (Oct 19, 1999). "Tiger's tale still includes old store". The Spokesman-Review. pp. B2. Retrieved 17 May 2015.
Municipalities and communities of Pend Oreille County, Washington, United States | ||
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| City |  Map of Washington highlighting Pend Oreille County | |
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