| NEWCASTLE
Newcastle, Washington is located South of Bellevue
and North of Kennedale and Renton. Its just minutes to
I-405, I-90 to the North, and the I-5 interchange to the South.
For family-oriented people who want to escape from
urban sprawl, Newcastle combines the convenience and choices
of urban living with the comfort and community of a small town.
Only in Newcastle can residents and visitors live, work, shop,
and play with stunning views, commute easily to the best jobs
in the Pacific Northwest, and return home to live in balance
with nature in a community that respects their values.
Newcastle has an unusually rich history for a city
its size. It played a vital role in opening up the Seattle region
for expansion. In many ways, it was the poster child for development
in the Pacific Northwest in the late 1800s—rail, coal, and timber
were the key themes of this time, and Newcastle was at the nexus
of all of them. Newcastle 's coal mine and railroad helped transform
Seattle into a major port.
In 1872, between 75-100 tons of coal was produced each
day in Newcastle. By the time the mine closed for the
last time in 1963, more than13 million tons had been extracted.
Its legacy remains ever-present in local place names such as
Coal Creek Parkway , and China Creek Golf Course. An active,
well-informed, and passionate group of citizens remain committed
to sharing Newcastle's history with visitors and residents.
The City celebrates
Newcastle Days, a community festival, each September. The
City was officially incorporated in 1994.
Notable attractions of the area include the
Golf Club at Newcastle,
Lake Boren Park, nearby
Cougar Mountain, and Newcastle's many
parks and trails.
Based on
per capita income, Newcastle ranks 23rd of
522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked. In Newsweek's
2009 rankings of best places to live in the United States, Newcastle
was honored with the 17th spot.
The city is currently working to obtain its own zip code,
as postage taxes are going to
Renton instead of to the belonging Newcastle.
Calendar of Community Events
Golf Club at Newcastle
Parks & Trails
Places to Eat & Shop
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