Stevens County

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[edit] Location

Stevens County is located in northeastern Washington state, to the east of the Columbia River.

The boundaries of Stevens County have changed over the years. Once, the county consisted of most of eastern Washington. For a fascinating look at how the county boundaries evolved over the years, check out this link on the early maps of Stevens County.

[edit] Fast Facts

• Population: 42,013 (from 2005 census)
• Population Density: 16.2 persons per square mile
• Population increase since 2000 census: 4.9%
• Population distribution: 9.4% urban (in incorporated cities); 90.6% rural (in county or unincorporated communities)
• Area: Total 2,541 mi² (6,580 km²); Land 2,478 mi² (6,419 km²); Water 62 mi² (161 km²)
• Location: Washington, State, northeast corner
• Formed: January 20, 1863.
• Namesake: Isaac Stevens, first governor of Washington Territory, Isaac Stevens
• County Seat: Colville
• Largest City: Colville
• Shared borders: Pend Oreille County, Washington - east, Spokane County, Washington - southeast, Lincoln County, Washington - southwest, Ferry County, Washington - west, Kootenay Boundary Regional District of British Columbia, Canada - north
• Tribal Lands: Spokane Tribe, southwestern Stevens County

For more statistics, visit the US Census Bureau Website.

[edit] Attractions

• See Recreation for parks, national forests, hiking trails, swimming holes, fishing and hunting info, and other outdoor attractions and information.
• See Events and Festivals for fairs, festivals, movie theaters, community theaters, and a calendar of events.
• See Museums and Historical Sites for local museums, ghost towns, and spots of historical interest.
• See Restaurants and Lodging for places to eat and stay.
• See Shopping for a list of places to shop.
• And lastly, see Chambers of Commerce for information on the cities of Chewelah, Colville, and Kettle Falls.

[edit] Towns and Cities

Click this link for a list of the towns and cities of Stevens County. View Communities of Stevens County, WA, USA on Google Maps.

[edit] History

For more information about Stevens County History, check out the Local History and Genealogy page of the wiki.

[edit] Popular Links

• County Government Website - Contains information relating to government agencies, procedures, and services in Stevens County.
• Census Statistics on Stevens County from the 2005 USA Census.

[edit] Industry

See Portal:Businesses for more information.

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