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North Bend is located in the foothills of the Cascade Range just 31 miles (50 km) east of Seattle in the upper valley of the Snoqualmie River. Nearby Mount Si looms over the town. To the south is Rattlesnake Ridge. The nearest town, Snoqualmie, Washington, is located about 3 miles (4.8 km) to the northwest. Mount Si is the most prominent geological feature arising on the outskirts of North Bend. It stands at 4,167 feet (1,270 m) and towers above the town, itself at around 440 ft (130 m). A 4-mile (6.4 km) trail zig zags up to the summit with a vertical climb of 3,500 feet (1,100 m).

North Bend annexed Tanner, Washington and the Stilson area July 6, 2009.

The Native Americans who inhabited the Snoqualmie Valley, led by Chief Patkanim, sided with settlers in the wars of the 1850s and, with the Treaty of Point Elliott, lost such title as settlers acknowledged. Some of the soldiers in those wars, such as the brothers and sisters Kellogg, established cabins near their blockhouses; however the first permanent settler in the valley was Jeremiah Borst, in 1858.

In 1865, Matts Peterson homesteaded the site that ultimately became North Bend. Deeply in debt, he sold the property to Borst and moved east of the mountains. Borst wrote to Will Taylor, who had left the area to go mining in California, and offered him the Peterson place in exchange for labor. Taylor returned and prospered as a farmer and operator of a trading post. He platted North Bend as Snoqualmie but because another nearby town had the same name, renamed it Mountain View. However, the Post Office Department objected to the name Mountain View, so it was renamed North Bend after its location near the north bend of the South Fork of the Snoqualmie River. North Bend was officially incorporated on March 12, 1909.

Coordinates: 47°29'38"N 121°47'10"W

Related Records

001.005 - Original plat of Town of North Bend (Snoqualmie)
plat

Record Type: Archive
001.006.a.b - Original plat of Acre Tracks, North Bend. William Taylor plat of Snoqualmie Prairie Tracts.
plat

Record Type: Archive
001.008 - Three-tined fork with wooden handle from William H Taylor. Handle has wire to hold.
Fork, Eating

Record Type: Object
001.011 - William Taylor's Bible.
Bible

Record Type: Library
001.023 - Stetson hat worn by William H. Taylor, his trademark in later years. Gray ribbon band outside.
hat

Record Type: Object
001.031.A.B.C.D - Leather Dice box and three dice used in Mr. Taylor's store. Initials "K.B." likely for pioneer Kenos Branam carved in script on side.
Die

Record Type: Object
001.034.A.B - Two canvas money bags used in W.H. Taylor's store.
Bag, Money

Record Type: Object
001.048.A.B.C - Tax receipt for North Bend farm, Dec 31, 1884 and two statements 1885 and 1886.
receipt

Record Type: Archive
001.057.2 - William H. Taylor's diary. A: Record 1907-1916 in leather folder (diary) B: pencil
Diary

Record Type: Library
001.060.A.B - Tax statements W.H. Taylor farm in North Bend 1888 and 1889.
Statement, Financial

Record Type: Archive
001.061 - Tax receipt on W.H. Taylor Farm in North Bend for 1882.
Receipt

Record Type: Archive
001.062.A.B - Telegram and envelope James Taylor to J.W. Borst 1890, asking about well-being.
Telegram

Record Type: Archive
001.063.A.B.C.D - Road poll tax documents, W.H. Taylor 1891-1896.
Statement, Financial

Record Type: Archive
001.065 - Deed J.W Borst to William Taylor, July 7, 1880 E 1/2 of N.E. 1/4 of the NE and NW 1/4 of NE 1/4 of section 9 and the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of section numbered ten 10, in township twenty three North of range 8 east, Willamette Meridian, in said King County , Washington Territory-- containing 160 acres. For and in consideration of the sum of $500.00 gold coin of the United States. "TOGETHER with the appurtenances, to have and to hold the said premises, with the appurtenances, unto the said party of the second part, and to his heirs and assigns forever. SUBJECT, however, to a mortgage of $500.00" ORIGINAL DEED for the 160 acres, now NORTH BEND from JEREMIAH W. BORST to WILLIAM H. TAYLOR, signed by Mr. Borst and his wife, Kate, July 6, 1880. Deed was registered in the auditor's office of King County, Washington Territory, by C.K. Jennen on the 12th day of November 1881 at 2:45 PM and that it is recorded in Deed Records of said County on pages 404 and 405 of book 20.
Deed

Record Type: Archive
001.081 - Plat of W.H. Taylor's Park Addition to North Bend, King Co., Washing. W.H. Taylor and Ella E. Taylor (his wife). Linen. 14 x 14.75" This plat of Taylor's Park Addition, to the town of North Bend King Co. Washington, comprises all tracts 11, 13, etc. It gives the description and the boundaries of the tract. Examined and approved this May 5 day of 1911 AD signed by City Engineer W. Chapman. Approved by the Mayor and City Council of North Bend, his 22nd day of May AD 1911 by resolution May 22nd. Peter J. Maloney, Mayor. Attest: DP Cunningham, City Clerk. The map is printed on a gray piece of linen, with black ink. The seal is on the lower corner.
Plat

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003.007.A.B.C - 3 lead pencils with North Bend High School basketball schedule on pencils. Souvenir of Rodney Boalch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Boalch, 1940.
Pencil

Record Type: Object
003.009.A.B.C.D - 2 pair, iron gate hinges from Old North Bend Grade school. Both gate hinges are 11" long and 1.5" across.
Hinge

Record Type: Object
003.012.A.B.C. - Board with gate latch attached from fence which surrounded grounds of first school in North Bend which was located across the street from Museum on present school site. Fence was removed in 1902 to make way for a modern woven wire fence. Three iron pieces attached to wooden board.
Gate

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003.015.a - Remittance Sheet for Snoqualmie Pass Camp #658, North Bend, Wash. Begins Sept. 17, 1904 to May 24, 1928
Invoice

Record Type: Archive
003.015.b - Membership brochure for Woodmen of the World. Received 1968
Handbill

Record Type: Archive