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The Sumner/Greater Puyallup Valley community is a diverse blend of stunning natural splendor, rich historic culture and unparalleled regional growth. Located just east of Tacoma , between Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains, the region provides a wide variety of recreational, cultural and economic opportunities for its residents.
Sumner was settled in 1853 when a wagon train crossed over the Cascade Mountains through Naches Pass. In some places the mountains were so steep it was necessary to lower the wagons over cliffs. At the junction of the Puyallup River and Stuck Creek (now known as the White River) in a fertile river valley, Sumner became an agricultural community. Major crops included daffodils,rhubarb, hops, berries, vegetables and turf grasses.
In 1873, George Ryan came west from Wisconsin, purchased 40 acres from Laura Kincaid Seaman and raised fruit, vegetables and hops. He owned a sawmill, built a big section of the business district, and helped establish a railroad depot. In 1883, the town was platted on 160 acres owned by John Kincaid.
The establishment of the Northern Pacific Railroad line through the Sumner area, and the construction of the depot greatly influenced the development of the community. The downtown and core residential area developed within a 15minute walk from the depot. With 127 registered voters, and a majority vote, the town of Sumner incorporated in 1891. George Ryan was elected the first mayor.
Reporting a population of 538 in 1900, Sumner had grown to about 7,700 in 1995. Agriculture remains important to the local economy, along with food manufacturing, wood products production, and warehousing and distribution.
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