Fragaria, Washington
| Fragaria | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Fragaria Location within the state of Washington | |
| Coordinates: 47°27′8″N 122°31′8″W / 47.45222°N 122.51889°WCoordinates: 47°27′8″N 122°31′8″W / 47.45222°N 122.51889°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Kitsap |
| Time zone | Pacific (PST) (UTC-8) |
| • Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1510977[1] |
Fragaria is an unincorporated community in Kitsap County, Washington, United States.
A post office called Fragaria was established in 1911, and remained in operation until 1955.[2] The community was named for the local cultivation of strawberries (scientific name: Fragaria).[3]
Beach Cottages in Fragaria along Colvos Passage in Kitsap County.
References
- ↑ "Fragaria". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
- ↑ Meany, Edmond S. Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 93.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Kitsap County, Washington. |
- Fragaria Community Website
- Kitsap County official website
- Kitsap Peninsula Visitor and Convention Bureau
- Kitsap Economic Development Alliance
- The Steamer Virginia V Foundation
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