This is a city that is located in the county of Snohomish, Washington. Lake Stevens fondly got its name from the lake it is built in. It is to the north of the Snohomish city and had an estimated population of 31679 as of 2016.

History

The Lake Stevens area was first settled in 1886. The lake is believed to have been named after Governor Isaac I. Stevens. By 1890, this areas first town, ‘Ferry’ had already been established. This was later changed to ‘Hartford’. In 1905, a railroad was established and it linked Hartford with Lake Stevens. This was followed by the establishment of the ‘World’s largest sawmill’ which later burnt twice and ended its existence. This city was incorporated in November 1960.

Area

Lake Stevens has a total area of 8.90 square miles. Out of this, 8.88 square miles is covered by land while the rest 0.02 square miles is covered by water. This city boasts of having the largest and deepest lake in Snohomish County. On the map, you will find this city at 48°1′11″N 122°3′58″W (48.019782, -122.066089).

Tourism

This city is the crème de la crème of tourism. This is because it has many fun-filled points of attraction that will leave both visitors and residents with a wonderful experience. For instance, there exists the Lake Stevens Historical Museum, The Flowing Lake Park, Fisherman’s Tribute, Fantasy Fortress and the Tsubaki Grand Shrine of America.

Services

In the entertainment industry in this city, a company that cannot go unnoticed is the DirecTV Satellite Television. You deserve TV on your terms, just as their tagline states. They have numerous affordable packages for all businesses and residents of this town. As a result, you are assured of unlimited TV entertainment from anywhere in the city. Additionally, you are given access to the high-speed internet which is a bonus as you are able to connect with the world as well as stream your favorite programs.