Hansville, WA

Hansville is a small town located in the eastern part of King County, Washington. The population was 2,814 at the 2010 census. Hansville is known for its natural resources and agricultural production. The town's economy is based on agriculture, forestry, and tourism.

The first European to visit the area was George Vancouver in 1792. He named the river after his friend Hans von Krusenstern who had served as his navigator on his voyage around the world. In 1851, a group of settlers led by Captain James Moore established a trading post on what is now Pioneer Square in what would become Hansville. The post became an important stop on the Oregon Trail and played an important role in trade between British Columbia and Oregon Territory.

In 1881, a railroad line was built through Hansville connecting Seattle with Portland. This helped spur development in the town and led to increased logging and mining activity in the area. In 1916, a fire destroyed much of downtown Hansville but it was quickly rebuilt thanks to donations from local businesses and residents.

The town's economy shifted from logging to agriculture after World War II when demand for fruits and vegetables increased due to population growth nationwide. Today, agriculture remains an important part of Hansville's economy with crops grown both commercially and for subsistence purposes by local farmers. Forestry has also been an important part of the local economy since early settlement with lumber being harvested from nearby forests for use locally or exported overseas . Tourism has become increasingly important since 2000 as visitors come to explore King County's natural resources including hiking trails , lakes , rivers , wildlife sanctuaries , wineries , golf courses , etc .