Fremont, Seattle

Fremont
The Fremont Cut of the Lake Washington Ship Canal, seen from the grounds of the St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral complex, across Lake Union
Fremont's location in Seattle
Coordinates: 47°39′02″N 122°21′00″W / 47.6505°N 122.3499°W / 47.6505; -122.3499
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CitySeattle
City CouncilDistrict 6
Neighborhood CouncilLake Union District
Police DistrictNorth Precinct, B2
Legislative District43rd
Established May 8, 1888 (first plat)
Annexed to Seattle on May 3, 1891
Founded byGerald and Carrie Blewett
Named afterFremont, Nebraska
Area
 • Total
0.89 sq mi (2.3 km2)
Population
 • Total
11,345
 • Density13,000/sq mi (4,900/km2)
ZIP Code
98103, 98107

Fremont is a neighborhood in northern Seattle, Washington, United States. Originally a separate city, it was annexed to Seattle in 1891. It is named after Fremont, Nebraska, the hometown of two of its founders: Luther H. Griffith and Edward Blewett.