Pierce County is named after Franklin Pierce, the 14th president of the United States who served from 1853 to 1857.
Pierce County is the second largest of Washington States counties.
Pierce County includes 22 cities and towns and has a population of 665,200. One thing may surprise you. We grow 90 percent of the nation's rhubarb. Pierce County is also known for its beautiful daffodils and tulips. We have beautiful mountains, including majestic Mount Rainier , which towers to 14,411 feet and is host to 2.2 million visitors each year.