Yelm, Gateway city to Mount Rainier in Thurston County, United States
Yelm sits at an elevation of 108 meters, positioned at the intersection of State Highways 510 and 507 in southeastern Thurston County.
The Northern Pacific Railway arrival in 1873 transformed Yelm from a Native American settlement into a commercial center for agriculture and forestry products.
The Yelm Historical Museum maintains collections of artifacts and documents that tell the story of the region's development through different periods.
The city functions as a residential base for professionals working in Olympia and Tacoma, with direct access to Joint Base Lewis-McChord military installation.
The name Yelm comes from the Coast Salish word 'shelm', referring to the heat mirages visible across the prairie during summer days.
Location: Thurston County
Elevation above the sea: 108 m
Website: http://www.ci.yelm.wa.us/
Website: http://ci.yelm.wa.us
GPS coordinates: 46.94139,-122.60639
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:56
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