Enumclaw
Enumclaw is a small town of about 11,116 located in King County, Washington. The city is situated in the east Puget Sound lowlands in a flat agricultural area. Incorporated in 1913, Enumclaw has a tradition of equestrian, dairy farming, agriculture, logging and forestry. Today, Enumclaw, while holding onto its small town character, benefits from the growth of the surrounding metro areas.
Situated in the foothills of Mount Rainier and the Cascade Mountain Range, the city is located approximately 45 miles southeast of Seattle.
Situated in the foothills of Mount Rainier and the Cascade Mountain Range, the city is located approximately 45 miles southeast of Seattle.
Location
Enumclaw is approximately 28 miles east of Tacoma via WA 164, 41 miles south east of Seattle via Interstate 5 to SR 167/WA-164 and 40 miles south of Bellevue via Interstate 405 to SR167/SR164.Major Employer
- Mutual of Enumclaw Insurance Company - conducts business in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Utah.
- Enumclaw Regional Hospital - part of the Franciscan Health System
Schools
Enumclaw School District has one high school in Enumclaw, Enumclaw High School.Attractions
- Mutual of Enumclaw Stage Race
- 4th of July Celebration
- Enumclaw King County Fair
- Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland Games and Clan Gathering
- Enumclaw Aquatic Center
- Chinook Scenic Byway (SR 410) - from Enumclaw over Chinook Pass to the fertile valley of Naches.
- The Anderson Garden
- Enumclaw Festival of Crafts
Links
- City of Enumclaw - http://www.ci.enumclaw.wa.us/
- The Enumclaw Courier-Herald - http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/south_king/ech/
- Enumclaw Area Chamber of Commerce - http://www.enumclawchamber.com/
- Video Tour Book - http://www.elocallink.tv/clients3/wa/enumclaw/tourplay.php?movie=enwawel_rev1&spon=welcome
- The Enumclaw Courier-Herald newspaper - http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/south_king/ech/
- Mt. Rainier Independent Business Alliance - http://mriba.org/