Tillicum, Lakewood
Encyclopedia
Tillicum is a neighborhood located in the southern part of Washington
bordered by the Tacoma Country and Golf Club to the north, Camp Murray
to the south, Fort Lewis
to the East, and American Lake
to the west. The neighborhood's landmarks include Thornewood Castle and Harry Todd Park.
donated the adjoining land to the east of Tillicum to the United States Army
for construction of what was then called Camp Lewis. The need for military housing was a major factor in the residential development of Tillicum.
Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood is a city in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 58,163 at the 2010 census.-History:Lakewood was officially incorporated on February 28, 1996. Historical names include Lakewood Center and Lakes District...
bordered by the Tacoma Country and Golf Club to the north, Camp Murray
Camp Murray
Camp Murray is located adjacent to Fort Lewis, Washington. It is home to the Washington National Guard, Washington State Guard and the Washington Air National Guard....
to the south, Fort Lewis
Fort Lewis
Joint Base Lewis-McChord is a United States military facility located south-southwest of Tacoma, Washington. The facility is under the jurisdiction of the United States Army Joint Base Garrison, Joint Base Lewis-McChord....
to the East, and American Lake
American Lake
American Lake is located in Lakewood, Washington and Joint Base Lewis-McChord. There are two public parks on the large lake: American Lake North Park & Marina, and Harry Todd Park. Both have lakeside beaches for swimming, fishing, or picnicking. The first also features a boat launching area; the...
to the west. The neighborhood's landmarks include Thornewood Castle and Harry Todd Park.
History
Tillicum was settled in the early 1900s as a community providing services to visitors who came for recreation on American Lake. In 1917, Pierce County, WashingtonPierce County, Washington
right|thumb|[[Tacoma, Washington|Tacoma]] - Seat of Pierce CountyPierce County is the second most populous county in the U.S. state of Washington. Formed out of Thurston County on December 22, 1852, by the legislature of Oregon Territory...
donated the adjoining land to the east of Tillicum to the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
for construction of what was then called Camp Lewis. The need for military housing was a major factor in the residential development of Tillicum.