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Clearview, Washington
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 Clearview, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Snohomish |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.639 sq mi (12.01 km2) |
| • Land | 4.639 sq mi (12.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 3,324 |
| • Density | 716.5/sq mi (276.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512097 |
Clearview is a small community in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population statistics, even if it's not an official city. In 2010, about 3,324 people lived there. Clearview is located near State Route 9, between the towns of Snohomish and Woodinville. It sits at the top of Clearview Hill.
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History of Clearview
How Clearview Started
Clearview began on land that was once covered in trees. This land belonged to a person named Isaac Cathcart. After the trees were cut down by the Snohomish Logging Company, a man named Clarence Dayton Hillman bought the land. In 1913, he planned out the area, calling it "Cathcart Division #1."
Building a Road
At first, there were no roads in the Clearview area. Mr. Hillman offered land for a road when the Snohomish Fruit Growers Association wanted a shorter way to get to Seattle. After some disagreements, this road was finished in 1925. Today, it's known as Highway 9. It was first called the Woodinville Cut-off.
Early Businesses and Growth
When the road opened, the Hillman Company had already built several places. These included a real estate office, a cannery (for preserving food), a café, and a gas station with a store. To encourage people to move there, new residents were hired to clear land and build homes.
The company also set up special farms to show how people could be self-sufficient on small pieces of land. They had a rabbit farm, a pigeon farm, and a chicken farm with "experts" to teach new residents. They also gave away free berry vines, fruit trees, and plants. Land was also donated for a church and a community hall.
A New Name: Clearview
The settlement was first called West Cathcart, then Cathcart Heights. In 1930, about 624 people lived in Cathcart. On Armistice Day in 1931, a celebration was held to mark the new name: Clearview. This name was likely suggested by merchants Albert and Lea DesMarais. It was a good name because residents had clear views of the Cascade Mountains.
Businesses During Tough Times
During the Great Depression, which was a time when many people struggled to find jobs and money, Clearview still had local businesses. These included Albert DesMarais' Butcher Shop, Store and Gas Station, D'Aigle's Grocery, Phillips Store and Gas Station, and the Bluebird Café. There was also the Pigeon Lodge Dance Hall and several gas stations.
Other businesses focused on selling firewood and Christmas trees. Eventually, two churches were built. One was on land donated by the Hillman Company, and another on land given by George Robinson.
Changes and Development
The community was always changing, with people moving in and out. Gas stations often changed owners, but other businesses stayed more stable.
New areas and developments appeared around Clearview, such as Gilbert's Corner, Pigeon Lodge, Berry Brook Farms, Woodshire, Sherwood, Roosevelt Plains, and City Farms. Growth continued, and many businesses came and went over time.
Two large buildings, the Midway and the Begis Trading Center, were built. Three concrete block buildings also appeared, housing different businesses. The main business area slowly grew north along the highway. Northwest of Clearview is the Willis Tucker County Park.
Clearview is an unincorporated community, meaning it doesn't have its own city government. Services like education, mail, and water are provided by different districts. Fire District #7 serves a large area of about 46 square miles (120 km2), and its main station is in Clearview.
Geography of Clearview
Clearview is located at 47°49′45″N 122°8′43″W / 47.82917°N 122.14528°W.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Clearview covers a total area of 4.639 square miles (12.01 km2). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
See also
In Spanish: Clearview (Washington) para niños
