Blaine, Border city in Whatcom County, United States
Description
Blaine is a city in Whatcom County on the Pacific coast at the northernmost point of Washington state. The settlement stretches along the shoreline and the Canadian border with residential areas, port facilities, and two major international crossings.
History
The community incorporated in 1890 and grew into a major seaport through logging and fishing industries. In 1921 the Peace Arch was built as a lasting symbol of relations between the United States and Canada.
Culture
The name honors James G. Blaine, a 19th-century American statesman whose political career influenced the development of the Northwest. Today residents on both sides of the border use the town as a meeting point for families and friends separated by the international line.
Practical
The police station offers public access to administrative services such as records and firearm permits during regular business hours. Proximity to the border means frequent traffic and occasional wait times at crossings, especially on weekends and holidays.
Did you know?
The Peace Arch Park allows cross-border visits within the park grounds without formal entry into the other country. Visitors can meet friends and relatives from the opposite side and move freely through the park space as long as they do not leave the park.
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