Puyallup, Washington

Puyallup (pronounced {{IPA|}}) is a city located in Pierce County, Washington. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 33,011.

Trivia

Puyallup is pronounced "pyoo-all-up".

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Puyallup is the second-oldest settlement in Washington State after Tumwater.

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Though Puyallup is often known for its numerous one-way streets, there are in fact only two, which is really one; 3rd Street (Northbound) and Meridian (southbound).

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The Puyallup Fair grounds was used as a Japanese internment camp in World War II. Its name was "Camp Harmony"

Related Topics:
World War II - Camp Harmony

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Puyallup is home to baseball pitcher Jon Lester

Related Topics:
Baseball - Pitcher - Jon Lester

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Puyallup is also home to Olympic champion and double gold medalist from the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Megan (Quann) Jendrick

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Puyallup is the hometown to the band Innerself.

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