Trafton, Washington
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Trafton is a small unincorporated community
located in Snohomish County
, Washington. It is located near the city of Arlington
, and although many things in the area are named Trafton (such as Trafton Elementary and Trafton Cemetery), most residents consider themselves residents of Arlington.
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
located in Snohomish County
Snohomish County, Washington
Snohomish County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. It is named after the Snohomish tribe. Since 2000, the county's population has grown from 606,024 to 713,335 residents , making it one of the fastest-growing in the state, ranking third in overall population after King and...
, Washington. It is located near the city of Arlington
Arlington, Washington
Arlington is a city in northern Snohomish County, Washington, United States, bordered by the city of Marysville to the south. The population was 17,926 at the 2010 census.-History:...
, and although many things in the area are named Trafton (such as Trafton Elementary and Trafton Cemetery), most residents consider themselves residents of Arlington.