Pandora, Washington

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

The community took its name from the Pandora's box, in Greek mythology.[2][3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pandora, Washington
  2. "Unusual names, odd spellings found in Washington". The Spokesman-Review. Dec 24, 1977. pp. A12. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
  3. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 207.

Coordinates: 47°14′27″N 117°16′24″W / 47.24083°N 117.27333°W / 47.24083; -117.27333


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