National Register of Historic Places listings in Snohomish County, Washington facts for kids

The National Register of Historic Places is a special list kept by the United States government. It includes buildings, places, and objects that are important to American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture. When a place is added to this list, it means it's recognized as a valuable part of our past. This helps protect these places and makes sure they can be enjoyed by future generations.

In Snohomish County, Washington, many amazing places have been added to this list. They tell stories about how people lived, worked, and built communities here long ago. Let's explore some of these cool historic spots!

Historic Buildings and Homes

Many old buildings and houses in Snohomish County have special stories.

Bates-Tanner Farm

The Bates-Tanner Farm in Bothell was added to the list in 1995. It's a great example of an old farm that shows how people used to live and grow food in the area.

Bush House

The Bush House in Index became a historic place in 2017. This building has been around for a long time and is an important part of Index's history.

Butler-Jackson House

The Butler-Jackson House in Everett was listed in 1998. It's a beautiful old home that gives us a peek into the past.

Carnegie Libraries

Libraries are super important for learning! Two libraries in Snohomish County were built with money from Andrew Carnegie, a famous businessman who helped build many libraries across the country.

• The Andrew Carnegie Library in Edmonds was listed in 1973. Today, it's the Edmonds Historical Museum, where you can learn even more about the area's past.

• The Everett Carnegie Library in Everett joined the list in 1975. These buildings show how much people valued education and reading a long time ago.

Everett City Hall

The Everett City Hall was listed in 1990. This building is where important decisions about the city are made. It was later renamed the Mayor William E. Moore building in 2012.

Everett Fire Station No. 2

Everett Fire Station No. 2 was recognized in 1990. Fire stations are vital for keeping communities safe, and this old building shows how fire services have changed over time.

Everett High School

Everett High School became a historic place in 1997. It's cool to think about all the students who have walked through its halls over the years!

Floral Hall

Floral Hall is located in Forest Park in Everett. It was listed in 1990 and is a lovely building in a park setting.

Historic Homes in Everett

Several other homes in Everett are also on the list:

• The Charles and Idalia Fratt House (2017)
• The Roland Hartley House (1986)
• The Rucker House (1975)

These houses belonged to important families and show different styles of architecture from the past.

Grimm House

The Grimm House in Lake Stevens was added in 1995. It's another example of a historic home in the county.

Keeler's Korner

Keeler's Korner in Lynnwood was listed in 1982. It was a gas station and grocery store from 1927, showing how roadside businesses used to look.

Longfellow Elementary School

Longfellow Elementary School in Everett became a historic site in 2021. It's a school building that has served many generations of students.

Marysville Opera House

The Marysville Opera House in Marysville was listed in 1982. Opera houses were important places for entertainment and community gatherings long ago.

McCabe Building

The McCabe Building in Everett was recognized in 1977. It's an example of a historic commercial building.

Monte Cristo Hotel

The Monte Cristo Hotel in Everett was listed in 1976. Hotels like this were once grand places for travelers and important events.

North Coast Casket Company Building

The North Coast Casket Company Building in Everett was listed in 2006. Sadly, this building was later taken down in 2011. It was also known as the Collins Building.

North Creek School

The North Creek School in Bothell was listed in 1994. This old schoolhouse was moved to Centennial Park in 2008 to preserve it.

D. O. Pearson House

The D. O. Pearson House in Stanwood was listed in 1973. It is now part of the Stanwood Area History Museum.

Red Men Hall

The Red Men Hall in Index was listed in 1973. Unfortunately, this building collapsed in 2009.

Snohomish County Courthouse

The Snohomish County Courthouse in Everett was recognized in 1975. This is where important legal and government work for the county happens.

Stanwood IOOF Public Hall

The Stanwood IOOF Public Hall in Stanwood was listed in 2002. It is now known as the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center.

Swalwell Block and Adjoining Commercial Buildings

The Swalwell Block and Adjoining Commercial Buildings in Everett were listed in 1976. These buildings show what a busy commercial area looked like in the past.

Swalwell Cottage

The Swalwell Cottage in Everett was listed in 1978. It's a charming old cottage that tells a story of earlier times.

Trafton School

The Trafton School in Arlington was added to the list in 2006. It's another example of a historic rural school building.

U.S. Post Office and Customshouse

The U.S. Post Office and Customshouse in Everett was listed in 1976. This building served as a post office and customs house, important for mail and trade. It's also been known as the Federal Building and Peed Hall.

Winningham Farm

The Winningham Farm in Bothell was recognized in 1994, showing the agricultural history of the region.

Important Cultural and Historic Sites

Beyond buildings, some places are important because of their cultural meaning or significant events that happened there.

Darrington Ranger Station

The Darrington Ranger Station in Darrington was listed in 1991. Ranger stations are important for managing forests and helping people enjoy nature safely.

EQUATOR (schooner)

The EQUATOR is a historic schooner (a type of sailing ship) located in the 14th Street Yacht Basin in Everett. It was listed in 1972. This ship has a long history and reminds us of the importance of water travel and trade.

Fire Lookouts

High up in the mountains, fire lookouts were used to spot forest fires. Several in Snohomish County are historic:

• Evergreen Mountain Lookout near Skykomish (1987)
• Green Mountain Lookout near Darrington (1988)
• Miners Ridge Lookout near Darrington (1987)
• Three Fingers Lookout near Darrington (1987)

These lookouts are amazing examples of how people protected our forests.

Horseshoe Bend Placer Claim

The Horseshoe Bend Placer Claim north of Sultan was listed in 1981. This site is related to mining history in the area.

Indigenous Cultural Sites

Snohomish County is home to important sites related to Indigenous history and culture:

• The Indian Shaker Church west of Marysville, on the Tulalip Reservation, was listed in 1976. This is a building of the Indian Shaker Church denomination.

• St. Anne's Roman Catholic Church west of Marysville was listed in 1976.

• The Tulalip Indian Agency Office on the Tulalip Reservation was listed in 1976. These sites are important for understanding the history and traditions of the Tulalip Tribes.

Mukilteo Light Station

The Mukilteo Light Station in Mukilteo was listed in 1977. Lighthouses are important landmarks that guided ships safely to shore.

Naval Auxiliary Air Station-Arlington

The Naval Auxiliary Air Station-Arlington at Arlington Municipal Airport was listed in 1995. This site played a role in military aviation history.

Point Elliott Treaty Monument

The Point Elliott Treaty Monument in Mukilteo was listed in 2004. This monument marks the spot where the historic Treaty of Point Elliott was signed in 1855 between the U.S. government and various Native American tribes. It's a very important site for understanding the history of the region and its Indigenous peoples.

Suiattle Guard Station

The Suiattle Guard Station near Darrington was listed in 1990. This guard station is in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.

Verlot Ranger Station-Public Service Center

The Verlot Ranger Station-Public Service Center near Granite Falls was listed in 1986. It's another important facility for managing the national forest.

Historic Districts

Sometimes, not just one building, but a whole area is considered historic because many important buildings are grouped together.

Hewitt Avenue Historic District

The Hewitt Avenue Historic District in Everett was listed in 2010. This district includes several blocks of Hewitt Avenue and nearby streets, showing a historic commercial and residential area.

Rucker Hill Historic District

The Rucker Hill Historic District in Everett was listed in 1989. This area has many historic homes and a unique neighborhood feel.

Snohomish Historic District

The Snohomish Historic District in Snohomish was listed in 1974. This large district includes many historic buildings and streets, giving visitors a real sense of what the town was like in the past.

Former Listings

Sometimes, places are removed from the National Register. This can happen if a building is changed too much, or if it is torn down.

"Jack Knife" Bridge

The "Jack Knife" Bridge near Everett was removed from the list in 1990. This bridge used to span the Ebey Slough. It was replaced, and the old bridge now serves as a footbridge to Spencer Island Park.

Weyerhaeuser Office Building

The Weyerhaeuser Office Building in Everett was removed from the list in 2022.

Images for kids

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  The historic Bates-Tanner Farm.

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  The Bush House in Index.

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  The Butler-Jackson House.

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  The former Andrew Carnegie Library, now the Edmonds Historical Museum.

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  The Commerce Building in Everett.

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  The Community Center and War Memorial Building.

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  The Darrington Ranger Station.

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  The schooner EQUATOR.

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  The Everett Carnegie Library.

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  Everett City Hall.

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  Everett Fire Station No. 2.

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  Everett High School.

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  Evergreen Mountain Lookout.

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  Floral Hall in Forest Park.

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  The Charles and Idalia Fratt House.

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  Green Mountain Lookout.

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  The Grimm House.

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  The Roland Hartley House.

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  Part of the Hewitt Avenue Historic District.

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  Horseshoe Bend Placer Claim area.

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  The Indian Shaker Church.

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  Keeler's Korner.

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  Longfellow Elementary School.

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  The Marysville Opera House.

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  The McCabe Building.

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  Miners Ridge Lookout.

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  The Monte Cristo Hotel.

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  The Mukilteo Light Station.

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  A building at the Naval Auxiliary Air Station-Arlington.

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  The North Coast Casket Company Building (now demolished).

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  North Creek School.

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  The D. O. Pearson House.

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  The plaque for the Treaty of Point Elliott.

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  The site of Red Men Hall.

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  A home in the Rucker Hill Historic District.

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  The Rucker House.

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  The Snohomish County Courthouse.

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  A building in the Snohomish Historic District.

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  St. Anne's Roman Catholic Church.

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  The Stanwood IOOF Public Hall.

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  The Suiattle Guard Station.

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  The Swalwell Block.

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  The Swalwell Cottage.

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  Three Fingers Lookout.

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  Trafton School.

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  The Tulalip Indian Agency Office.

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  The former U.S. Post Office and Customshouse.

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  The Verlot Ranger Station.

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  Winningham Farm.

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  The "Jack Knife" Bridge in its new location as a footbridge.

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  The former Weyerhaeuser Office Building.