Colville, County seat in Stevens County, Washington, United States
Colville is the county seat of Stevens County, Washington, located in a valley surrounded by forests and river valleys. The city serves as an administrative and service center for the surrounding region.
A trading post of the Hudson's Bay Company was established in 1825 near Kettle Falls and named after company director Andrew Colvile. The settlement that became Colville grew from this connection to the fur trade.
The Stevens County Historical Society Museum displays exhibits about regional development and early settler life in the area. Visitors can learn how the community grew and what shaped daily life over time.
The city has hospitals, schools, and government buildings that offer services and facilities for visitors and residents. Most destinations within the city are accessible on foot or a short drive away.
The city is a center for lumber processing with major sawmills that have operated in the region for decades. This industry shapes the local economy and provides work for many residents.
Location: Stevens County
Inception: 1825
Elevation above the sea: 492 m
Website: http://colville.wa.us
GPS coordinates: 48.54500,-117.90083
Latest update: December 20, 2025 00:27
Kettle Falls
18.6 km
Fort Colvile
1.3 km
Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge
22 km
St. Paul's Mission
17.7 km
Kettle Falls Bridges
18.3 km
Kettle Falls Railroad Bridge
18.3 km
Old Apple Warehouse
13.5 kmBarstow Bridge
31.3 km
Colville Opera House and Odd Fellows Hall
463 mFort Colville Historical Monument
3.4 kmJumpoff Joe Bluff
14.3 kmBlue Point
19.9 kmSherman Creek State Wildlife Recreation Area
21.6 kmSeven Devils
17 kmLittle Dalles
36.4 kmLittle Pend Orielle State Wildlife Area
23.6 kmLittle Pend Oreille River Natural Area Preserve
25.9 kmTrombetta Canyon Natural Area Preserve
38.8 kmMining
938 mDominion Meadows Golf Course
2 kmArden Old-Timer’s Rodeo Grounds
9.8 kmWoodland Theatre
13.6 kmScenic viewpoint
19.8 kmCrystal Falls
18.3 kmUpper Meyers Falls
12.9 kmMarble Creek Falls
18.2 kmTrilbey Falls
18.3 kmDouglas Falls
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