The Hill, WA

About The Hill

• • Guitarist Jimi Hendrix briefly lived in The Hill as a child.
• • The 'Hillbilly Burger,' a local favorite, originated in The Hill's diner in 1952.
• • Logging put The Hill on the map, fueling its early growth along the river.
• • Local legend says a cougar once strolled through the town's annual pie contest.
• • A major fire in 1932 destroyed much of the original downtown district.
• • Named 'The Hill' for its geographical location, it was incorporated in 1908.
• • Population is 3,850, slightly smaller than it was in 1980.
• • At 980 feet, The Hill offers great views of the surrounding foothills.
• • Many residents work in agriculture, specifically apple and cherry orchards.
• • Being in The Hill feels like stepping back in time, peaceful and close-knit.
• • The Seattle Seahawks, Washington's NFL team, won Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014.
• • The local high school football team won state in 1978, a source of town pride.

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