Shine-Gri-La Jefferson County, Washington
Mapped Location
Shine-Gri-La: The mapped location is an approximation and should not be used for navigation or wayfinding.
Information
General information on Shine-Gri-La
- Feature Type: Place
Official, historical, colloquial and alternative toponyms for Shine-Gri-La
A brief list of names that this geographic feature has been named
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Shine-Gri-La | Official |
| Shine | Historical |
Origin Notes and History of Shine-Gri-La
References to Shine-Gri-La that document the origin of its place name
SHINE, a town on the west shore of Hood Canal, west of Port Gamble in the northeastern part of Jefferson County. The Post-office Department rejected the proposed name of "Sunshine" but approved "Shine." (Charles A. Cook, Postmaster at Shine, in Names MSS. Letter 154.)
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Last updated: 2025-02-03