| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pend Oreille |
| Established | 1899 |
| Time zone | Pacific (PST) (UTC-8) |
| Time zone (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) |
| Elevation | 2087 ft |
| Coordinates | 48°41′30″N 117°24′28″W |
| Zip Code | 99119 |
| Area code | 509 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1528417[1] |
Tiger is an unincorporated community in Pend Oreille County, Washington, United States. Named for early settler George Tiger,[2] Tiger is located near Washington State Route 31 3.5 miles (5.6 km) south of Ione. The area is now considered a part of Cusick, with its postal code being the same as Cusick's.
Tiger had its start in 1899 when George Tiger established a river landing there.[3]
Businesses
There is a small Tiger museum off of State Route 20, where it connects to State Route 31. It is held in the former Tiger Post Office, with small historic trinkets on display from when the area was incorporated.
Geography
Tiger is located on the west bank of the Pend Oreille River as it flows north towards British Columbia, Canada. The nearest settlement is Ione.[4]
References
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- ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 310.
- ^ Craig, John (Oct 19, 1999). "Tiger's tale still includes old store". The Spokesman-Review. pp. B2. Retrieved 17 May 2015.
- ^ "Ione Quadrangle". usgs.gov. U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved 3 May 2022.