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Bremerton, Washington

Located in Kitsap County, Washington, Bremerton was established in 1891. Puget Sound Naval Shipyard services aircraft carriers and nuclear submarines. Connected to Seattle by a scenic 1-hour ferry ride.
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Founded 1891 | Population 45,000 | Peak 45,000 (2024) | County Kitsap County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Bremerton, Washington

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1885 Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in Bremerton.
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1891 Founded: Puget Sound naval city.
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1891 Navy Yard: Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.
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1942 Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Bremerton's identity and economy.
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2010 Modern Era: Bremerton continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1885 Transport
Railroad Era
1891 Government
Founded
1891 Government
Navy Yard
1942 Government
Military Presence
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Puget Sound Naval Shipyard services aircraft carriers and nuclear submarines.
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Connected to Seattle by a scenic 1-hour ferry ride.
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On the Kitsap Peninsula across Puget Sound from Seattle.
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Bremerton is located in Kitsap County, Washington.
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Bremerton was founded in 1891.

Famous People from Bremerton, Washington

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Mike Enzi
Businessperson, Politician · Born Feb 1, 1944 · Died Jul 26, 2021 (age 77)
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Nathan Adrian
Swimmer · Born Dec 7, 1988 · Age 37
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Steven Holl
Architect, University Teacher · Born Dec 9, 1947 · Age 78
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Marvin Williams
Basketball Player · Born Jun 19, 1986 · Age 39
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Ben Gibbard
Composer, Singer · Born Aug 11, 1976 · Age 49

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