Cle Elum, Mountain town in Kittitas County, United States
Cle Elum stands at 583 meters elevation in Washington State, surrounded by forests and crossed by the Yakima River with mountain ranges in the distance.
The Northern Pacific Railway established a depot named Clealum in 1886, derived from the Kittitas word Tle-el-Lum, leading to the city's incorporation in 1902.
The Native American heritage remains present through the city's name, which translates to 'swift water' in the language of the Yakama Nation.
Interstate 90 provides direct access to the city, connecting visitors to Seattle in 84 miles west and to numerous outdoor recreation areas in the region.
The Great Fire of 1918 transformed the city's architecture as the rebuilding effort replaced wooden structures with brick buildings throughout the downtown area.
Location: Kittitas County
Inception: 1902
Elevation above the sea: 583 m
Shares border with: Ronald
Website: http://cityofcleelum.com
GPS coordinates: 47.19525,-120.94006
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:50
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