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EnumclawKing County,Washington"The gateway to Mount Rainier"The Washington state capital is Olympia. What would you like to know about Enumclaw
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The population of Enumclaw is approximately 11,116 (2000).
The amount of land area in Enumclaw is 9.764 sq. kilometers.
Enumclaw elevation is 750 feet above sea level. Enumclaw miscellany. Return to Index Enumclaw location: near the foothills of Mount Rainier about 40 miles southeast of Seattle.
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The weather in Enumclaw is moderate. Here is a weather page for the local area. History & History Related Items Enumclaw history: Here is a history page for Enumclaw. The name for Enumclaw comes from Native Americans who camped near a large nearby mountain now known as Mount Enumclaw. While they were camping, they heard a loud rattling noise caused by strong winds that appeared to come from inside of the mountain. From then on, they referred to the mountain as "Enumclaw," which means "strong wind" or "thundering mountain." The first settlers came in 1879 when Frank and Mary Stevenson built a home in what is now the middle of Enumclaw. The first name for the town was Stevensonville. The town of Enumclaw was platted on 31 October 1885 Enumclaw attractions: Enumclaw is known for its low crime rate, good schools, high standards for public safety and many places to enjoy the outdoor life in Washington. Nolte State Park Take a Photo Tour of Enumclaw Enumclaw is the gateway to both north entrances to Mount Rainier National Park from Highway 410. The park was established over 100 years ago and has 235,625 acres. The elevations within the park range from 1,610 to 14,410 feet above sea level. Crystal Mountain Winter Sports area King County Fair in Enumclaw Return to Index
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