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Puyallup, Washington

Pronounced "Pew-AL-up," this Pierce County city hosts the Washington State Fair — one of the largest in the nation — and offers spectacular views of Mount Rainier. Named for the Puyallup tribe, it's a key community in the Seattle-Tacoma metro.
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Founded 1890 | Population 43,000 | Peak 43,000 (2024) | County Pierce County

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1890 Founded: Puyallup was founded by colonial settlers in Pierce County.
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1890 Incorporated: Valley.
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2010 Modern Era: Puyallup continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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2020 Modern Growth: Puyallup continued to grow as part of its metropolitan area.
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Did You Know?

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Pew-AL-up.
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WA State Fair.
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Rainier views.
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Puyallup is located in Pierce County, Washington.
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Puyallup was founded in 1890.

Famous People from Puyallup, Washington

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Sarah Butler
Actor, Television Actor · Born Feb 11, 1985 · Age 41
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George Hunt
Rower · Born Aug 1, 1916 · Died Sep 3, 1999 (age 83)
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Kelly Sullivan
Stage Actor, Television Actor · Born Feb 3, 1978 · Age 48

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