Governor: Christine Gregoire, D (to Jan. 2013)
Organized as territory: March 2, 1853
Entered Union (rank): Nov. 11, 1889 (42)
Present constitution adopted: 1889
| flower | coast rhododendron (1892) |
| tree | western hemlock (1947) |
| bird | willow goldfinch (1951) |
| fish | steelhead trout (1969) |
| gem | petrified wood (1975) |
| colors | green and gold (1925) |
| song | “Washington, My Home” (1959) |
| folk song | “Roll On Columbia, Roll On” (1987) |
| dance | square dance (1979) |
| grass | bluebunch wheatgrass (1989) |
| insect | blue darner dragonfly (1997) |
| fossil | Columbian mammoth (1998) |
| fruit | apple (1989) |
Nicknames: Evergreen State
Origin of name: In honor of George Washington
10 largest cities (2010 est.): Seattle, 608,660; Spokane, 208,916; Tacoma, 198,397; Vancouver , 161,791; Bellevue, 122,363; Everett, 103,019; Kent, 92,411; Yakima, 91,067; Renton, 90,927; Spokane Valley, 89,755
Land area: 66,544 sq mi. (172,349 sq km)
Geographic center: In Chelan Co., 10 mi. WSW of Wenatchee
Number of counties: 39
Washington is the only state named for a president. It was nicknamed “The Evergreen State” by C.T. Conover, pioneer Seattle realtor and historian, for its abundant evergreen forests.http://www.50states.com/washingt.htm#.UM3HFxglR0Q
During searching information I learned a lot of intresting information about Washington. As for me, Washington State has some of the most beautiful natural wonders in America; however, there is so much more to it than natural beauty. There are tons of museums, state parks, tours, outdoor activities, and wineries. Whatever your interests are, you can find something exciting that appeals to you. This information I find on this site:http://www.smartdestinations.com/blog/top-5-fun-things-to-do-in-washington-state/
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