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from the Suiattle native American tribe, specifically for Chief Seattle, who as a young warrior was known for his courage

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Same as Vancouver, BC. It is named after Captain George Vancouver.

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The British explorer Lt. William Broughton named a point of land along the shore in honor of his commander Captain George Vancouver.

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The original name of Seattle was New York.

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