Everett, County seat in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
Everett is a county seat in Snohomish County, Washington, spreading between Port Gardner Bay and the Snohomish River. Several road bridges connect the eastern and western neighborhoods across the river, while parks and green spaces thread through residential areas.
The city emerged after the Great Northern Railway arrived in the late 19th century, developing from a timber industry center into a location for aerospace production. This industrial shift continues to shape the urban structure and job landscape.
The name comes from financier Charles L. Everett, a key figure in the city's founding whose memory remains present in local speech and place names. Local habits show through the direct way residents engage with maritime heritage and the aviation industry, both shaping everyday life.
The city center works well for walking, while outer zones connect through public buses and regional trains. A stroll along the waterfront promenade offers open access and direct views of the harbor area.
The marina at the Port of Everett ranks among the largest public facilities of its kind on the West Coast, drawing both commercial fishers and private sailors. Many visitors notice the military presence through the Naval Station, whose ships regularly anchor in the bay.
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