Bellingham, County seat in Whatcom County, United States
Bellingham extends across 30 square miles between mountains and water, positioned 21 miles south of the Canadian border in Washington State.
The consolidation of four settlements - Bellingham, Whatcom, Fairhaven, and Sehome - led to the official incorporation of Bellingham on December 28, 1903.
Western Washington University contributes to the educational landscape while multiple theaters and music venues maintain year-round performances throughout the city.
The Whatcom Transportation Authority operates public transit services, connecting residents to destinations across the city through regular bus routes.
The city represents the northernmost population center exceeding 90,000 residents in the contiguous United States, marking a geographical distinction.
Location: Whatcom County
Inception: 1852
Elevation above the sea: 22 m
Part of: North Cascades
Shares border with: Laurel
Website: https://cob.org
GPS coordinates: 48.75439,-122.47883
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:06
Mount Constitution
27.2 km
Larrabee State Park
9.9 km
Whatcom Falls Park
3.7 km
SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention
353 m
Mount Baker Theatre
246 m
Pickett House
559 m
Birch Bay State Park
26.7 km
Lairmont Manor
5.2 km
Leopold Hotel
578 m
Galbraith Mountain
11.3 km
Flatiron Building
339 m
Gamwell House
3.6 km
Whatcom Museum of History and Art
197 m
Bellingham Public Library
3.2 km
Bellingham National Bank Building
511 m
B. P. O. E. Building
359 m
T. G. Richards and Company Store
527 m
Aftermath Clubhouse
966 m
Old Main
1.8 km
United States Post Office and Courthouse
392 m
J. J. Donovan House
928 m
Squalicum Beach
2.9 km
Dogfish beach south
14.4 km
Samish Beach
20.2 km
Blue Heron Beach
19.9 km
Eagle Cliff
24.7 km
West Beach
14.2 km
Pelican Beach
23.7 kmReviews
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