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Alderton

Washington, United States · North America

About Alderton

Alderton is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Sumner, 50km from Mount Rainier National Park.

Alderton is a town located in Washington, United States. With a population of 2,893, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Alderton sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Alderton to your route.

About Alderton

The Alderton School is an historic schoolhouse located in Alderton, Washington. The two-story brick building was constructed in 1915, and along with an adjoining brick gymnasium, was part of a second period of rural school development in Pierce County. The school was listed to the National Register of Historic Places

Read more in 1987. The Alderton School, but not the gymnasium, was partially demolished in May 2026 after the county mistakenly authorized a permit for its removal. The buildings were among the few extant properties associated with the development of Alderton, and one of only two rural school buildings remaining in Central Pierce County.

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Where is Alderton located?

Alderton is located in Washington, United States, North America. The coordinates are 47.1696 latitude, -122.2293 longitude.

What is the population of Alderton?

Alderton has a population of approximately 2,893 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
2,893
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Washington
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
47.1696, -122.2293

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Worth the detour from Alderton

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

LeMay - America's Car Museum

One of the world's largest automotive museums with 350 vehicles in a striking facility overlooking Tacoma's waterfront.

18 km · about 20 min drive

national park

Mount Rainier National Park

An active stratovolcano towering at 14,411 feet, draped in glaciers and surrounded by wildflower meadows.

50 km · about 60 min drive

museum

Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)

Frank Gehry-designed museum celebrating contemporary popular culture through music, sci-fi, fantasy, and video game exhibits.

51 km · about 60 min drive

waterfall

Snoqualmie Falls

A spectacular 82-meter waterfall east of Seattle, sacred to the Snoqualmie people and featured in Twin Peaks.

51 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Space Needle

Futuristic observation tower built for the 1962 World's Fair, an iconic symbol of Seattle's skyline.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Alderton

  • 63 kmChinook PassWA-410 crosses the Cascade crest at 5,430 feet on Mount Rainier's eastern flank; the stone arch at the summit frames one of the classic postcard views of the volcano.

Nearby Destinations

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South Hill

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4 km awayPop. 52,431

Puyallup

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5 km awayPop. 39,659

North Puyallup

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6 km awayPop. 1,743

Prairie Ridge

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7 km awayPop. 11,464

Orting

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8 km awayPop. 7,446

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