Prindle is an

unincorporated community An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...

located within the

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along the

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Skamania County Skamania County () is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2020 census, the population was 12,036. The county seat and largest incorporated city is Stevenson, although the Carson River Valley CDP is more populous. The ...

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, United States. The community is located on

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and lies between Washougal to the west and Skamania to the east.

History

The community was named after Ernest Hinsdale Prindle, an early settler. A post office called Prindle was established in 1909, and remained in operation until 1938.

Parks and recreation

The

Franz Lake National Wildlife Refuge Franz Lake National Wildlife Refuge is located in southwest Washington state, within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. The refuge provides a variety of habitats including riparian wetlands, Columbia River riparian corridor blocks, tra ...

is east of the community.

References

Unincorporated communities in Skamania County, Washington Unincorporated communities in Washington (state) {{SkamaniaCountyWA-geo-stub