In 1902, the Tacoma Eastern Railroad arrived, providing freight and passenger service and a vital link to Tacoma. Soon after the railroad's arrival, several small mills sprang up in the vicinity. Eatonville was officially incorporated on October 28, 1909, after the Eatonville Lumber Company brought in more people to work in its mill. The mill's closure in 1954 was a blow to the town, but community spirit and good schools have kept Eatonville alive and growing.
The mill's sawdust burner stood tall for many years, serving as Eatonville's "Space Needle." Then one fateful windy night in 2006, the
burner came crashing down.
Center Point's new "shop" was completed in 2015, serving such ministies as Thrive youth group and Celebrate Recovery support group.