15 Facts About Enumclaw Washington

1.

Enumclaw Washington maintained a troubled relationship with the local Smalkamish tribe for some time, and in 1855 his cabin was burned to the ground.

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2.

Enumclaw Washington itself was homesteaded in 1879 by Frank and Mary Stevenson.

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3.

One resident suggested 'Enumclaw Washington, ' which was the name of the strange sawed-off promontory north of town.

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4.

Enumclaw Washington is an insurer doing business in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Utah.

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5.

The city of Enumclaw Washington is generally above the fog while the area to the West of the city can see dense fog due to the proximity to the Green and White River as well as Lake Tapps.

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6.

In contrast to other towns with big-box stores, Enumclaw Washington has chosen a different path for its downtown that is filled with small local boutiques and non-chain restaurants and bistros.

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7.

Enumclaw Washington has the most dairy farms in production within the King and Pierce County region.

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8.

Enumclaw Washington has celebrated its close ties with its ag community and has many farm road stands as well as a Farmers Market that runs Spring through Fall.

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9.

Enumclaw Washington is the gateway to Mount Rainier National Park and the Crystal Mountain ski area.

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10.

Enumclaw Washington has four state parks in close proximity: Nolte, Flaming Geyser, Kanaskat Palmer, and Federation Forest.

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11.

Enumclaw Washington has become a basecamp for those wanting to ski at Crystal or hike Mt.

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12.

Enumclaw Washington has chosen to ban the production, distribution and sale of recreational marijuana.

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13.

City of Enumclaw Washington operates its own solid waste utility, water, stormwater and sewer departments.

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14.

Enumclaw Washington is home to KGRG, a 500 watt AM college radio station licensed to the Green River Foundation and operated by Green River Community College in Auburn.

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15.

Elementary schools in Enumclaw Washington and serving portions of Enumclaw Washington include Black Diamond, Byron Kibler, Southwood, Sunrise, and Westwood.

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