American exploration of the area began in 1851, when prospector Samuel Hancock was led by Indian guides on a canoe up the Stillaguamish River. The area was opened to logging after the signing of the Treaty of Point Elliott in 1855 between the federal government and various Puget Sound peoples. The Stillaguamish, one of the signatory tribes, were ordered to travel to the Tulalip Indian Reservation, but many members refused and remained in their ancestral lands. After attempts in the early 20th century, the tribe were granted federal recognition in 1976 and a reservation in 2014.
american exploration of the area began in 1851 when prospector samuel hancock was led by indian guides on a canoe up the stillaguamish river the area was opened to logging after the signing of the treaty of point elliott in 1855 between the federal government and various puget sound peoples the stillaguamish one of the signatory tribes were ordered to travel to the tulalip indian reservation but many members refused and remained in their ancestral lands after attempts in the early 20th century the tribe were granted federal recognition in 1976 and a reservation in 2014