City of Republic Ferry County, Washington
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General information on City of Republic
- Feature Type: Incorporated
Official, historical, colloquial and alternative toponyms for City of Republic
A brief list of names that this geographic feature has been named
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| City of Republic | Official |
| Republic | Official |
Origin Notes and History of City of Republic
References to City of Republic that document the origin of its place name
REPUBLIC, in the north central part of Ferry County, of which it is the county seat. In the spring of 1896, Philip Creaser and Thomas Ryan located the Republic mine which was later sold for $3,000,000. The town was named for the mine. (John F. May, in Names MSS. Letter 431.)
Last updated: 2017-06-30