Rignall, Washington Explained

Official Name:Rignall, Washington
Pushpin Map:Washington#USA
Pushpin Label:Rignall
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Washington
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Thurston
Timezone:Pacific (PST)
Utc Offset:-8
Timezone Dst:PDT
Utc Offset Dst:-7
Coordinates:47.165°N -122.9228°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID

Rignall is an unincorporated community in Thurston County, in the U.S. state of Washington. It is located on the Steamboat Island peninsula, overlooking the confluence of the Eld Inlet and Budd Inlet.

History

A post office was in operation at Rignall from 1920 until 1927.[1] [2] The Rignall moniker is most likely derived from the name of a settler.

Parks and recreation

Rignall is south of Hope Island State Park, which is accessible only by water.

References

47.165°N -122.9228°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 28 March 2018.
  2. Web site: Thurston County Place Names: A Heritage Guide . Thurston County Historical Commission . 1992 . 28 March 2018 . 70.