South Hill is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pierce County, Washington, immediately south of Puyallup. The population was 52,431 at era of the 2010 census. The broadcast describes the area’s location above the south side of the Puyallup River valley. This then contrasts in the same way as the approachable Edgewood and Milton areas, which are known informally as North Hill.

The area primarily consists of suburban housing and shopping when several retail shopping centers, residential neighborhoods, and apartment/condo complexes throughout. Most trailer areas are located along the main thoroughfare, Meridian Avenue (SR161). Major neighborhoods attach Manorwood, Sunrise (Sunrise Master Association), Lipoma Firs, Silvercreek, and Gem Heights. There are with a few popular public parks: Bradley Lake Park, South Hill Community Park/Nathan Chapman Memorial Trail and Wildwood Park.

The area was first settled in the 1880s after a military road was built through the area in the 1850s. Several logging camps, farms, and hunting grounds sprouted taking place as the Place was settled. It along with was the main route to the towns of Kapowsin and Eatonville (Meridian Avenue or SR 161). Population layer was slow until after World War II, when roads bigger and people could commute to easy to use Tacoma, Fort Lewis, and Seattle.

South Hill Historical Society gathers data and memories upon the chronicles of South Hill.

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