1. Tumwater is a city in Thurston County, Washington, United States.
2. The population of Tumwater was 17,371 at the 2010 census.
3. The city borders the state capital, Olympia, to the north.
4. Tumwater is the oldest American settlement on Puget Sound.
5. The Tumwater Historic District is a U.S. National Historic Landmark.
6. The area was first settled by Europeans in 1845.
7. Tumwater is home to the Olympia Brewery, the oldest brewery in the Pacific Northwest.
8. The brewery was established in 1896 by Leopold Schmidt.
9. Tumwater is located on the south bank of the Deschutes River.
10. The city is located at the confluence of the Deschutes and Black Rivers.
11. Tumwater is situated on a plateau between the Black and Deschutes rivers.
12. The city is bordered by the cities of Lacey to the east and Olympia to the north.
13. Tumwater is served by Interstate 5 and State Route 510.
14. The Tumwater School District serves the educational needs of the city.
15. The city is home to several parks, including Tumwater Falls Park.
16. The Tumwater Valley Golf Course is located in the city.
17. The city has an active arts and culture scene, with several galleries and museums.
18. The Tumwater Historical Museum is located in the city.
19. The city hosts several festivals and events throughout the year.
20. The Tumwater Artesian Brewfest is held annually in the city.
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