Fremont, Seattle
Fremont is a neighborhood in the North Central District of Seattle, Washington, United States. Originally a separate city, it was annexed to Seattle in 1891. It is named after Fremont, Nebraska, the hometown of two of its founders: Luther H. Griffith and Edward Blewett.
Fremont | |
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Seattle Neighborhood | |
The Fremont Cut of the Lake Washington Ship Canal, seen from the grounds of the St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral complex, across Lake Union | |
Fremont's location in Seattle | |
| Coordinates: 47.6505°N 122.3499°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| City | Seattle |
| City Council | District 6 |
| Neighborhood Council | Lake Union District |
| Police District | North Precinct, B2 |
| Legislative District | 43rd |
| Established | May 8, 1888 (first plat) Annexed to Seattle on May 3, 1891 |
| Founded by | Edward and Carrie Blewett |
| Named for | Fremont, Nebraska |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.89 sq mi (2.3 km2) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 11,345 |
| • Density | 13,000/sq mi (4,900/km2) |
| ZIP Code | 98103, 98107 |
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