Crosby, Washington

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

History

A post office called Crosby was in operation between 1891 and 1918.[2] The community's name is a transfer from Crosby, England.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Crosby, Washington
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
  3. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 61.

Coordinates: 47°34′55″N 122°51′58″W / 47.58194°N 122.86611°W / 47.58194; -122.86611

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