Blaine, Washington

city in Whatcom County, Washington, United States

Blaine is a city in Washington in the United States (USA). It is in Whatcom County. The Peace Arch Park is located there.[5]

Blaine, Washington
From top: view of Blaine from Canada–United States border, view of U.S. Port of entry, Welcome to the United States of America sign
Nickname: 
The Peace Arch City
Motto: 
Blaine is Where America Begins
Location in the state of Washington and Whatcom County
Location in the state of Washington and Whatcom County
Coordinates: 48°59′17″N 122°44′37″W / 48.98806°N 122.74361°W / 48.98806; -122.74361
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyWhatcom
IncorporatedMay 20, 1890
Government
 • TypeCouncil–manager[1]
Area
 • Total8.62 sq mi (22.33 km2)
 • Land5.58 sq mi (14.45 km2)
 • Water3.04 sq mi (7.88 km2)
Elevation
53 ft (16 m)
Population
 • Total5,884
 • Density1,005.20/sq mi (388.08/km2)
DemonymBlaineite
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP codes
98230 (home delivery) and 98231 (post office boxes)
Area code360
FIPS code53-06505
GNIS feature ID2409860 [4]
Websiteci.blaine.wa.us

Blaine is located on the International border between Canada and the USA.

The first name of Blaine was Concord. The name was changed in 1884 in honor of James G. Blaine (1830-1893), a Republican leader.[6]

References

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  1. "Administration". City of Blaine. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
  2. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  3. "QuickFacts: Blaine city, Washington". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. "Alleged human-smuggling operation may have brought hundreds of Chinese migrants across B.C. border | National Post". June 20, 2019.
  6. Blaine - Thumbnail History - HistoryLink.org