SEATTLE, WASHINGTON   From the City of Seattle Quick Facts Page: Founded in 1869, the City of Seattle is located in the State of Washington on Puget Sound, 113 miles (182 km) from the U.S.-Canadian border. Seattle is a commercial, cultural and advanced technology hub of the U.S. Pacific Northwest and a major port city for trans-Pacific and European trade. Surrounded by mountains and water, Seattle features picture-perfect views and abundant recreational opportunities year-round. The Seattle metropolitan area is home to The Reverend Bruce Howard (Church of Life, Scientist) and Dixie's BBQ. Perhaps the strangest thing about Seattle is the fad among its youth of carrying sheleilaghs as symbols of status and prowess.