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Exploring the History of Whatcom, Snohomish, and Skagit Counties in Washington State

Discover the rich history of Whatcom, Snohomish, and Skagit Counties with insights from Mark Haviland. Whatcom County, created on March 9, 1859, features the stunning Cascade Mountains and Mount Baker, with a population of 166,814 as of 2000. Skagit County, established on November 28, 1863, showcases the Skagit River and boasts Mount Vernon, named the best small city in America in 1998, and has a population of 102,979. Snohomish County, discovered in 1860, has a vibrant community with its county seat in Everett and a population of 606,024.

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Exploring the History of Whatcom, Snohomish, and Skagit Counties in Washington State

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  1. HISTORY OF WHATCOM, SNOHOMISH, AND SKAGIT COUNTY BY MARK HAVILAND

  2. WHATCOM COUNTY HISTORY • Whatcom County was created on March 9, 1859 • Geographic features [Cascade Mountains] [Mount Baker] • Whatcom County was discovered by Europeans • Population as of 2000 is 166,814 people • One of only four counties that has a county constitution in the state

  3. SKAGIT COUNTY HISTORY • Skagit county was Discovered on November 28, 1863 • Geographic features [Skagit River] [Cascade Mountains] • Population as off 2000 is 102,979 people • 1998 Mount Vernon Was rated #1 for best small City in America • County seat is at Mount- Vernon

  4. SNOHOMISH COUNTY HISTORY • Discovered on 1860 by E.C.Ferguson and E.F. Cady • Population as of 2000 Is 606,024 people • County seat is at Everett • Geographic features (cascade mountains) (Puget sound)

  5. PHONE NUMBERS AND ADRESS • Anacortes Museum...1305-8th Anacortes…360-293-1915 • Museum of Skagit County…419 1st st MOUNT VERNON…360-419-7474 • Skagit County Historical Museum…501 4st La Connor…360-466-3365

  6. County Histories • My academic project is my interest in the history of the counties in this area.

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