Colville

Colville is a name used for several places and entities in North America. It is most commonly associated with locations in the United States and Canada as well as with Indigenous and tribal organizations in Washington state.

In the United States, Colville refers to Colville, Washington, a city in Stevens County that serves as the county seat. It is also associated with the Colville Indian Reservation, a federally recognized reservation in northeastern Washington that encompasses portions of Stevens, Okanogan, and Ferry counties and is home to the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation.

The Colville River is a major river in northern Alaska. It rises in the Brooks Range and flows eastward toward the Beaufort Sea, forming an important Arctic watershed.

In Canada, Colville Lake is a northern village in the Northwest Territories. It is one of several toponyms bearing the Colville name in the region, reflecting historical ties to exploration and settlement.

The Colville Confederated Tribes refers to the federally recognized government of the tribes living on the Colville Reservation in Washington. This organization represents twelve historically distinct bands and administers tribal governance, services, and land use on the reservation.

The name Colville itself derives from the surname Colville, of British origin. As a place name and a family name, Colville has been used in various contexts across North America.