Tacoma was founded in 1872 by teetotaler and former general Morton Matthew McCarver who, like Job Carr, also dreamed of railroads. McCarver gave the city its first name - Commencement City.
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Tacoma, Washington ; 1872 · November 12, 1875 · Tahoma.
Jan 17, 2003 · In November 1875, the territorial legislature passed a law incorporating McCarver's Tacoma City (which had already been incorporated once before ...
Incorporated in 1874, Tacoma became an important destination as the western terminus for the transcontinental railroad system. The railway connection to the ...
In November 1918, voters created the Port of Tacoma, which began improving waterways and facilities. 1925.
Dec 19, 2023 · Tacoma's history dates back to the 19th century when it was founded in 1872. The city's early development can be traced to the vision and ...
Northern Pacific Railroad chooses Tacoma. July , 1873 ; The first tea arrives. January , 1885 ; New legislation is passed creating ports in Washington state.
Feb 16, 2022 · Tacoma's NAACP was founded in 1913. To learn more about Black History in Tacoma check out these articles: “Tacoma's Stuggle for Civil Rights” ...
Tacoma, Washington ; 1872 · November 12, 1875 · Tahoma.