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Kirkland, Washington

Located in King County, Washington, Kirkland was established in 1886. Google's Kirkland office is one of the largest Google engineering centers outside of California. The Seattle Seahawks' headquarters and training facility are in Kirkland.
Founded 1886 | Population 93,000 | Peak 93,000 (2024) | County King County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Kirkland, Washington

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1886Founded: Planned as steel manufacturing city.
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1905Incorporated: Lake Washington community.
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2000Google Kirkland: Google opens major engineering office.
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2022NFL Training Facility: Seattle Seahawks HQ and training facility.
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1886 Industry
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Google Kirkland
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NFL Training Facility

Did You Know?

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Google's Kirkland office is one of the largest Google engineering centers outside of California.
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The Seattle Seahawks' headquarters and training facility are in Kirkland.
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Kirkland's waterfront on Lake Washington is one of the most scenic in the Seattle area.
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Kirkland is located in King County, Washington.
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Kirkland was founded in 1886.
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