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Washington State:

Prehistoric peoples were followed into the Pacific Northwest areas by numerous American Indian tribes, and they lived in the area for thousands of years.

Beginning in the mid-18th century, the land we call Washington State was claimed for England and Spain by a large variety of explorers, including Juan Perez, and Captain James Cook. Local land disputes and savage Indian wars were commonplace.

In 1805, the Lewis and Clark expedition arrived, and America began to take control, finally declaring Washington part of the Oregon Territory in 1853, and then a state in 1889.

Named for the country's first president, George Washington, it's a land of rugged volcanic mountains and canyons, coastal islands and bays, ancient river valleys and fertile farmland.

Famed for the modern city of Seattle, commercial fishing, timber and apple production, it's home for Boeing, Microsoft and countless other high-tech companies.

The incomparable beauty of Washington is enjoyed by millions of annual visitors, and by the fortunate people that live there.

Washington

In the late 1800s, a blue and gold military style state flag, one with George Washington's profile on it was raised over many of the cities and towns throughout the state of Washington.

The current flag (above), finally approved in 1923, features a dark green base color with the official state seal (the Washington profile) centered.

The state is known as the Evergreen State, and green is representative of that. In addition, it's the only state with a green flag.

Official name: Washington
Capital: Olympia
Statehood: Nov. 11, 1889 the 42nd state
State nickname: The Evergreen State
Name for residents: Washingtonians
State motto: Alki (By and by)
Abbreviation: WA

Washington State's Historical Event's:

1792 American Captain Robert Gray locates the mouth of the Columbia River; British Captain George Vancouver explores Puget Sound.
1805 American explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark reach the mouth of the Columbia River.
1812 The Pacific Fur Company establishes the first trading posts in Washington.
1825 The Hudson's Bay Company establishes Fort Vancouver.
1836 Marcus and Narcissa Whitman found Washington's first Christian mission.
1843 The Great Migration brings a record number of settlers to the Oregon country.
1846 The United States-Canadian boundary is fixed at the 49th parallel.
1847 The Whitmans and 12 other whites are killed by Native Americans who blame them for expanding white settlement.
1848 Congress creates the Oregon Territory, including present-day Washington.
1853 The Washington Territory is carved out of the Oregon Territory.
1883 The Northern Pacific Railroad, the first transcontinental route to Washington, reaches Puget Sound.
1889 Washington is admitted to the Union as the 42nd state (November 11).
1912 Initiative, referendum, and recall amendments are added to the state constitution.
1919 The Seattle General Strike takes place.
1938 The Bonneville Dam begins providing hydroelectric power.
1942 The Grand Coulee Dam is completed.
1943 The Hanford atomic installation opens for nuclear research and weapons production.
1962 Seattle's Century 21 Exposition attracts 9.5 million visitors.
1974 In the Boldt decision, a federal court upholds Native Americans' fishing rights under 19th century treaties.
1974 The Spokane World's Fair takes place.
1976 Dixy Lee Ray is elected the first woman governor of the state.
1980 Mount Saint Helens erupts (May 18).

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