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What was Washington State originally going to be called?
The commission tasked with delineating the new national capital in 1791 named it the “Territory of Columbia.” (Federal statutes vacillated between calling the area a “territory” and a “district” for decades, with the latter becoming the official title in 1871.)
Why is Washington’s motto Alki?
Al-ki or Alki is an Indian word meaning “bye and bye.” This motto first appeared on the territorial seal designed by Lt. J.K. Duncan of Gov. Stevens’ surveying expedition.
What is Washington’s flower tree and bird?
Species
| Type | Symbol | Adopted |
|---|---|---|
| Bird | American goldfinch (Spinus tristis) | 1951 |
| Endemic mammal | Olympic marmot, Mariner Moose (Marmota olympus, Alces Alces Mariner) | 2009 |
| Fish | Steelhead trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) | 1969 |
| Flower | Pacific rhododendron (Rhododendron macrophyllum) | 1959 |
Did Washington, D.C. change its name?
Although the proposed state name on the ballot sent to voters appeared as “State of New Columbia”, the resolution passed by the D.C. District Council passed in October 2016, weeks before the election, changed the name to “State of Washington, D.C.”, in which “D.C.” stands for “Douglass Commonwealth”, a reference to …
Was Washington, D.C. named after George?
The creation of Washington An early sketch of the plan of Washington, D.C. Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. The new federal territory was named District of Columbia to honour explorer Christopher Columbus, and the new federal city was named for George Washington.
Why do they call Chicago Bean Town?
Perhaps the most colloquially used label, however, is Beantown. The name refers to a popular regional dish of Boston baked beans, baked in molasses for hours. The slaves were traded in the Caribbean for molasses, and Boston received the molasses and used it to make more rum — plus the aforementioned baked beans.
What is Washington’s state animal?
Olympic marmots
Gregarious bonds are made between individuals in a family. Olympic marmots identify each other by touching noses and smelling cheeks. The legislature intends to promote awareness of the Olympic marmot by designating the Olympic marmot as the official endemic mammal of the state of Washington.”
What is the Washington state symbol?
Washington State Symbols, Songs, and Emblems
| Designation | Symbol / Emblem | Adopted |
|---|---|---|
| Bird | Willow goldfinch (Carduelis tristis) | 1951 |
| Dance | Square dance | 1979 |
| Endemic mammal | Olympic marmot (Marmota olympus) | 2005 |
| Fish | Steelhead trout (Salmo gairdneri) | 1969 |