Blaine is a city in the state of Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 44,942. The city is located mainly in Anoka County, but extends into Ramsey County.
History and Culture
Blaine is no longer a small rural town like it started out as. Yet Blaine has still reserved its natural areas.
Until 1877 Blaine was considered to be part of the City of Anoka, Minnesota. Phillip Laddy, a native of Ireland, is recognized as the first settler in Blaine. He settled near the lake that now bears his name, Laddie Lake, in 1862. Laddy died shortly after his arrival and his survivors moved on to Minneapolis. He was followed by Englishman George Townsend, who lived for a short time in the area of Lever St. and 103rd Ave.
It was not until 1865 that Blaine’s first permanent resident, Green Chambers, settled on the old Townsend claim. Chambers was a former slave who moved north from Barren County, Kentucky, following the Civil War. In 1870 George Wall, Joseph Gagner, and some others settled in the area and it began to grow.
In 1877 Blaine separated from Anoka and organized as a Township of its own. That year the first election was held and Moses Ripley was elected as the first Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Ripley, who had come to Minnesota from Maine, persuaded his fellow Board Members to name the new Township in honor of James G. Blaine, a senator and three-time presidential candidate from Maine. By the year 1880 Blaine’s population had reached 128.
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Blaine is a city located in Whatcom County, Washington, 2 km south of the Canadian border. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,770.
History
Blaine was officially incorporated on May 20, 1890.
Geography
Blaine is located at 48°59'17" North, 122°44'37" West (48.988005, -122.743741)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.0 km˛ (8.5 mi˛). 14.3 km˛ (5.5 mi˛) of it is land and 7.6 km˛ (3.0 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 34.75% water.
Directly to the north of Blaine is the Peace Arch Park.
Resources and Travel
Blaine has a small
Blaine is a city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 245.
Geography
Blaine is located at 38°1'33" North, 82°51'19" West (38.025742, -82.855152)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.5 km˛ (3.3 mi˛). 8.5 km˛ (3.3 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 245 people, 95 households, and 74 families residing in the city. The population density is 28.9/km˛ (74.9/mi˛). There are 113 housing units at an average density of 13.3/km˛ (34.6/mi˛).
Blaine is a city located in Grainger County, Tennessee. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,585.
Geography
Blaine is located at 36°9'3" North, 83°42'2" West (36.150854, -83.700443)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.8 km˛ (8.8 mi˛). 22.8 km˛ (8.8 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,585 people, 636 households, and 478 families residing in the city. The population density is 69.4/km˛ (179.6/mi˛). There are 680 housing units at an average density of 29.8/km˛
Chinook is a city located in Blaine County, Montana. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,386. It is the county seat of Blaine County6.
Geography
Chinook is located at 48°35'22" North, 109°13'56" West (48.589432, -109.232126)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.3 km˛ (0.5 mi˛). 1.3 km˛ (0.5 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,386 people, 657 households, and 375 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,049.3/km˛ (2,693.2/mi˛). There are 732 housing
Hailey is a city located in Blaine County, Idaho. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,200. Its claim to fame is as the birthplace of poet Ezra Pound. The city is the county seat of Blaine County6.
Geography
Hailey is located at 43°30'54" North, 114°18'23" West (43.514937, -114.306251)1.
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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.2 km˛ (3.2 mi˛). 8.2 km˛ (3.2 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 6,200 people, 2,389
