Snohomish, Washington

Snohomish
First Street during the annual Kla-Ha-Ya Days celebration, 2006
First Street during the annual Kla-Ha-Ya Days celebration, 2006
Coordinates: 47°55′9″N 122°5′28″W / 47.91917°N 122.09111°W / 47.91917; -122.09111
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountySnohomish
Founded1859
IncorporatedJune 26, 1890
Government
 • TypeMayor–council
 • MayorLinda Redmon
 • City administratorHeather Thomas
Area
 • Total3.72 sq mi (9.64 km2)
 • Land3.52 sq mi (9.12 km2)
 • Water0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2)  5.37%
Elevation
66 ft (20 m)
Population
 • Total10,126
 • Estimate 
(2022)[3]
10,150
 • Density2,875.9/sq mi (1,110.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC−8 (PST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
ZIP Codes
98290–98291, 98296
Area code360
FIPS code53-65170
GNIS feature ID1531910[4]
Websitesnohomishwa.gov

Snohomish is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. The population was 10,126 at the 2020 census. It is located on the Snohomish River, southeast of Everett and northwest of Monroe. Snohomish lies at the intersection of U.S. Route 2 and State Route 9. The city's airport, Harvey Airfield, is located south of downtown and used primarily for general aviation.

The city was founded in 1859 and named Cadyville after pioneer settler E. F. Cady and renamed to Snohomish in 1871. It served as county seat of Snohomish County from 1861 to 1897, when the county government was relocated to Everett. Snohomish has a downtown district that is renowned for its collection of antique shops and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[5]

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  2. ^ "QuickFacts: Snohomish, Washington". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  3. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Washington: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  4. ^ "Snohomish, Washington". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. September 10, 1979. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  5. ^ West, Susan. "Antique Store Closes Because of Poor Economy". KCPQ-TV. Retrieved February 11, 2009. It's located in what's known as the 'Antique Capital of the Northwest' in the city of Snohomish. The streets are filled with specialty shops including those for various types of antiques, tea, furniture, clothing and more.[permanent dead link]

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