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City	Frederickson
State	Washington (WA)
County	Pierce
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	47.096211
Longitude	-122.358731
Population	25,383
Density	826.7 /km²
Incorporated	N/A

About Frederickson, Washington

Frederickson is a locality in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 25,383. The population density is 826.7 people per km². Frederickson is located at 47.0962°N, 122.3587°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98387.

Frederickson sprawls across the fertile Puget Sound lowlands, a landscape shaped by the slow, patient work of glaciers and the more recent hand of human cultivation. It lies 3.6 miles east of Spanaway, WA (from Spanaway, WA: bearing 99°T), and is situated 5.2 miles south-west of South Hill. Rolling hills, softened by the persistent mist that often cloaks the region, give way to broad, open fields where the rich, dark soil promises abundance. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of fallen leaves and distant evergreen forests, a fragrance that deepens in the cool, grey light of an overcast afternoon. Scattered farmsteads, their roofs weathered to a muted palette of greens and browns, dot the terrain, their fields often bordered by stoic stands of Douglas fir and alder, their branches dripping with moisture. The very ground feels alive, a testament to the slow, deep processes of nature that continue their quiet work, even as the signs of human endeavor are readily apparent. The history of Frederickson is intrinsically tied to the land's generous capacity, a story of agricultural pioneers who recognized the potential of this fertile ground. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich farmland, cleared the forests and established a way of life deeply connected to the seasons. The local economy, while diversifying, still retains a strong agricultural backbone, with dairy farms and berry fields providing a tangible link to its roots. Beyond the fields, the presence of the Joint Base Lewis-McChord has also shaped Frederickson, bringing a distinct military influence and a dynamic ebb and flow to the local population. This duality, between the enduring rhythms of farming and the transient presence of military life, lends Frederickson a unique, unhurried character, where the past is not forgotten but lives alongside the present, often under skies that shift from pearly grey to a surprising, luminous blue.

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