Steilacoom was founded by Lafayette Balch, a sea captain from Maine, and
officially incorporated in 1854. It is the oldest incorporated town in Washington
and has 4 individual buildings and sites listed on the National Register of
Historic Places, including the oldest Catholic Church in the state and the
first Protestant Church north of the Columbia River, as well as the Steilacoom
Historic District, with 68 contributing properties.

Based on per capita income, one of the more reliable measures of affluence,
Steilacoom ranks 61st of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked.
The highly acclaimed and respected Steilacoom School District #1 consists of
Cherrydale Primary School, Saltar's Point Elementary School, Harriet Taylor
Elementary School, Anderson Island School, Chloe Clark Elementary School,
Pioneer Middle School, and Steilacoom High School.

Along with it’s rich history, Steilacoom offers something for the whole family
including events at the local community center, annual events like the
popular Salmon Bake, Apple Squeeze and Fourth of July Celebration.
Steilacoom also features a wonderful waterfront park with beautiful 180
degree views of the Puget Sound, sand volleyball courts, big toys, picnic
areas and much more! Click on this link to learn even more!

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