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Olympia, Washington

Located in Thurston County, Washington, Olympia was established in 1846. Washington state capital at the southern tip of Puget Sound. Evergreen State College is known for its progressive, alternative approach.
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Founded 1846 | Population 58,000 | Peak 58,000 (2024) | County Thurston County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Olympia, Washington

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1846Founded: Named for Olympic Mountains.
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1853Capital: Washington Territory capital.
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1896Economic Development: Olympia grew through manufacturing and industry.
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1942Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Olympia's identity and economy.
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1949Earthquake: 6.7 earthquake.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1846 Culture
Founded
1853 Government
Capital
1896 Industry
Economic Development
1942 Government
Military Presence
1949 Disaster
Earthquake

Did You Know?

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Washington state capital at the southern tip of Puget Sound.
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Evergreen State College is known for its progressive, alternative approach.
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Named for the Olympic Mountains visible across the Sound.
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Olympia is located in Thurston County, Washington.
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Olympia was founded in 1846.

Famous People from Olympia, Washington

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Rachel Corrie
Writer, Biographer · Born Apr 10, 1979 · Died Mar 16, 2003 (age 23)
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Kasey Keller
Association Football Coach, Association Football Player · Born Nov 29, 1969 · Age 56
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Eloise Mumford
Actor, Television Actor · Born Sep 24, 1986 · Age 39
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Trevor Stines
Television Actor, Film Actor · Born Jul 15, 1996 · Age 29
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Donald Hume
Rower · Born Jul 25, 1915 · Died Sep 16, 2001 (age 86)
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