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- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Farrington, Washington
- ↑ Meany, Edmond S. Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 83.
- ↑ Ott, Cliford M. Co. F. 2nd Idaho INF. N.G. Lewiston, Idaho Merged into Co. F. 116th ENGRS. June 25, 1916 to Mar. 15, 1919. Moscow, ID: Latah County Pioneer Historical Museum Inc. p. 58.
- ↑ General Orders, No. 2. Headquarters 41st National Guard Division, Camp Grene, N.C. September 19, 1917
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