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Bainbridge

Bainbridge is a place name used for several locations in the United States and can also be found as a surname. The most prominent example is Bainbridge Island, a city and island in Kitsap County, Washington, located in Puget Sound near Seattle. The island is connected to the mainland by vehicle ferries and is part of the Seattle metropolitan area. It was named for Commodore William Bainbridge, a U.S. Navy officer in the early 19th century. The population is in the tens of thousands, and the community features parks, schools, and cultural institutions such as the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art.

In Georgia, Bainbridge is a city that serves as the county seat of Decatur County. It lies

In New York, Bainbridge is a town in Chenango County, located in central New York state. It

Other uses include Bainbridge Township in Geauga County, Ohio, and several smaller communities bearing the name.

in
the
southwestern
part
of
the
state
along
the
Flint
River
and
developed
as
an
agricultural
and
transportation
hub.
The
city
has
a
population
of
around
9,000
and
hosts
historic
districts,
local
services,
and
regional
infrastructure
that
support
its
role
as
a
county
center.
includes
the
village
of
Bainbridge
and
surrounds
a
rural
landscape
with
farms,
waterways,
and
small
communities.
The
area
reflects
the
region’s
agricultural
heritage
and
small-town
character.
The
term
also
appears
in
historical
and
contemporary
records
as
a
surname.