Fragaria, Washington | |
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  Fragaria Location in Washington and the United States  Fragaria Fragaria (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 47°27′8″N 122°31′8″W / 47.45222°N 122.51889°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Kitsap |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| 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, United States Department of the Interior.
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved July 31, 2016.
- ↑ Meany, Edmond S. Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 93.
External links
- Fragaria Community Website
- Kitsap County official website
- Kitsap Peninsula Visitor and Convention Bureau
- Kitsap Economic Development Alliance
- The Steamer Virginia V Foundation
Municipalities and communities of Kitsap County, Washington, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Washington highlighting Kitsap County | |
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