Franklin Pierce was the 14th president of the United States who was elected shortly prior to the creation of Pierce County in 1852. All of the above .
Agriculture is big business in Pierce County.
Lettuce, rhubarb, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and Christmas trees are just a few of those items. We can not only find our county's bounty in supermarkets, but also at farmers' markets and roadside stands. The City of Tacoma is designated county seat because it has the largest population of all of the cities and towns located within its borders. Tacoma is Washington's third largest city with a population of 206,000 residents. At 14,411 feet Mt. Rainier is the tallest mountain in the lower 48 states and is an active volcano.