Capital: Olympia | Entered the Union: Nov. 11, 1889 (42) | |
Origin of Name: In honor of President George Washington | ||
State Motto: Al-Ki (Indian word meaning “by and by”) | ||
State Nickname: Evergreen State | ||
State Tree: Western Hemlock | State Bird: Willow Goldfinch | |
Marine Mammal: Orca | State Flower: Coast Rhododendron | |
State Fruit: Apple | State Song "Washington, My Home" | |
National Forests: 6 • State Parks: 215 | ||
Famous For: Mt. Rainier, Mt. St. Helens, the Space Needle, National Parks, apples | ||
Famous Washingtonians: Bob Barker (TV Host), Ray Charles (Singer/Musician), Fred Couples (Golf), Bing Crosby (Actor/Singer), Bill Gates (Microsoft Founder), Jimi Hendrix (Guitarist), Quincy Jones (Music Producer), Gary Larson (Cartoonist), Kenny Loggins (Singer), Steve Miller (Musician), Ahmad Rashad (Football & TV Host), Chief Seattle (Suquamish), Adam West (Actor) |
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