Washington was named after President George Washington by an act of the United States Congress during the creation of Washington Territory in 1853; the territory was to be named "Columbia", for the Columbia River and the Columbia District, but Kentucky representative Richard H. Stanton found the name too similar to the District of Columbia (the national capital, itself containing the city of Washington.
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- Wa.gov is the official website of Washington State, with easy access to online state services, government agencies, and helpful guides to get things done.
- list.fandom.com wiki/Washington_(state)Washington (/ˈwɒʃɪŋtən/ ( About this sound listen)), officially the State of Washington, is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the Western United States.
- twitter.com WAStateGovClick to Follow WAStateGov. Washington State Governor’s Office. ... Washington State Governor’s Office’s Tweets. Square profile picture.
- The official travel and tourism website for the State of Washington. Find visitor guides, travel inspiration, and planning tools for your next vacation.
- touropia.com Usa WashingtonAppropriately known as the Evergreen State, Washington is awash with pristine nature, spellbinding scenery and dramatic landscapes.
- ereferencedesk.com resources/state-facts/…More Washington History Firsts & State Facts. The state of Washington is the only state to be named after a United States president.
- destguides.com 50 Interesting & Fun Facts About Washington StateThere are many fun facts about Washington state to learn. Washington is the most northwestern state in the continental United States.
- BY Alex Baumhardt - July 2, 2024. How the Washington state voter guide became a 110-year democratic tradition.
- usa.gov State governments WashingtonOfficial websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. ... Washington. Visit the USAGov homepage. Menu.
- nomadsunveiled.com what-is-washington-state-known…It is the only state flag with the image of an American president and a field of green. The flag was adopted in 1923, 34 years after Washington became a state.
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- Kuruluş tarihi:11 Kasım 1889
- Nüfusu:7.705.281 (1 Nisan 2020)
- Yüzölçümü:184.827 km²