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Steilacoom (/ ˈ s t ɪ l ə k əm / STIL-ə-kəm) is a town in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 6,727 at the 2020 census. [2] Steilacoom incorporated in 1854 and became the first incorporated town in what is now the state of Washington.
- Discovery of Steilacoom
- Establishment of Fort Steilacoom
- Visiting Steilacoom Today
- Topside Coffee Cabin
In the spring of 1792 two ships from the British Royal Navy, the HMS Discovery and the HMS Chatham, with Captain George Vancouver in command, discovered a narrow entrance to an extensive body of water pushing inland amongst the low rolling hills covered in a dark green canopy. Favorable winds pushed the mighty ships south past small islands with hi...
When U.S. Commander Charles Wilkes and his expedition arrived to the Puget Sound in 1841 looking to establish new trade routes, America officially took notice of the Pacific Northwest and all its potential. The winds of change slowly started blowing in from the east. The Americans or “Bostons,” as the Native Americans referred to them, eventually l...
Today’s town sits just as it always has for the most part. Graded streets cut like grids into the green hillside step down toward Pioneer Orchard Parkoverlooking the Puget Sound. The town feels a bit secluded with a one way in, one way out kind of feeling, a bit like a small New England village with the masonry chimneys and cedar shake roofs to mat...
Follow Wilkes Street up from the water until you get to the top of old town. There you’ll find Topside Coffee Cabin serving locally roasted coffee and homemade treats with a smile. A couple of big windows fill the seating area with warm sunlight and views of the salty blue sound sparkling in the sunshine. The snowy peaks of the Olympic Mountains br...
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Aug 15, 2021 · It’s close to major cities such as Seattle and Portland, it’s located right on the water, there’s lots of good restaurants, and there are tons of outdoor activities. This post will introduce you to this charming town and show you our picks for the best things to do in Steilacoom.
Sep 27, 2024 · The Town of Steilacoom Public Works facility phone system failed. Short- and long-term solutions are underway, however, in the interim, if you need to talk to someone at Public Works between 8 AM and 2 PM, please call 253.327.3484.
Mar 1, 2019 · Things to Do in Steilacoom, Washington: See Tripadvisor's 369 traveler reviews and photos of Steilacoom tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in Steilacoom. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
On April 22, 2004, the Town of Steilacoom will commemorate the 150th anniversary of our incorporation as the first town in Washington Territory, initiating a year of activities to observe, enjoy and learn from our history.
View the facilities of Steilacoom. Farmers' Market. Steilacoom Farmers' Market in Downtown Steilacoom on the Corner of LaFayette & Wilkes Street Steilacoom, Washington 98388. Food Pantry. The We Love Steilacoom Association operates a food bank for low-income individuals and families. Houses of Worship. Museums. Steilacoom Museums. Parks. Photo ...
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