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Short History

Washington became the 42nd state on November 11, 1889. The state was named after George Washington

Quick Facts

Capital: Olympia
Largest City: Seattle
Nickname: The Evergreen State
State Bird: American Goldfinch
State Flower: Coast Rhododendron
Located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.

Did You Know?

Washington’s state motto is “Alki,” a Chinook word often interpreted as “By and By.”
The state is the only one named after a U.S. president.
Mount Rainier rises over 14,000 feet (4,392 m) above sea level.
Washington has more than 8,000 lakes and thousands of miles of rivers and streams.

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