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Renton, Washington

Located in King County, Washington, Renton was established in 1875. Every Boeing 737 in the world is built in Renton — over 11,000 and counting. Boeing's Renton factory produced B-29 Superfortress bombers in WWII.
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Founded 1875 | Population 109,000 | Peak 109,000 (2024) | County King County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Renton, Washington

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1875Coal Mining Town: Mining settlement south of Seattle.
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1941Boeing Factory Opens: Boeing builds B-29 bombers in WWII; later 737 production.
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2000Boeing 737 Production: World's most-produced commercial jet built here.
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2020Tech Diversification: Beyond Boeing; tech companies establish offices.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1875 Industry
Coal Mining Town
1941 Industry
Boeing Factory Opens
2000 Industry
Boeing 737 Production
2020 Business
Tech Diversification

Did You Know?

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Every Boeing 737 in the world is built in Renton — over 11,000 and counting.
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Boeing's Renton factory produced B-29 Superfortress bombers in WWII.
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The 737 is the most-produced commercial jet in aviation history.
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Renton is located in King County, Washington.
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Renton was founded in 1875.

Famous People from Renton, Washington

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George Stigler
Economist · Born Jan 17, 1911 · Died Dec 1, 1991 (age 80)
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Zach LaVine
Basketball Player · Born Mar 10, 1995 · Age 30
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Emily Rose
Actor, Voice Actor · Born Feb 2, 1981 · Age 45
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Sean Kinney
Drummer · Born May 27, 1966 · Age 59
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Ryan Malgarini
Actor, Television Actor · Born Jun 12, 1992 · Age 33
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