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What is was Washington called before it was a state when it was a territory?
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∙ 14y ago
In the 19th century, it was called the Federal city or Washington city. The city was named after George Washington, the first President of United states.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 15y agoWashington, DC, was originally called, the Federal City.
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∙ 13y agoIt was always Washington DC. Before it was founded in 1791 there was nothing there but forest land.
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∙ 12y agoWashington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C
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∙ 15y agoBefore what? Please specify.
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Is Washington a state or a territories?
Washington state used to be a territory (Washington territory) before it became a state. But then on Nov. 11 1889 Washington became an official state. So now Washington is a state and not a territory.
Is the District of Columbia a state or a terrritory?
Washington state used to be a territory (Washington territory) before it became a state. But then on Nov. 11 1889 Washington became an official state. So now Washington is a state and not a territory.
What was Colorado called before it was a state?
Colorado was called The Colorado Territory.
Was Louisiana a territory before it became state?
Yes- it was called the New Orleans Territory.
Which territory is Seattle in?
Seattle is located in Washington State, in King County. Washington is no longer a territory.
What was Washington before it became a state?
before Washington became a state, it was part of Columbia, and called the "district of Columbia" That is also what D.C. stands for.
Was Ohio a territory before it was a state?
The current State of Ohio is a portion of what was once called the Ohio Territory. Along with the State of Ohio, the Ohio Territory included a portion of what is now Indiana, part of Pennsylvania, and part of West Virginia.
Is Washington D.C. fully in VA?
No, Washington DC is not in any state. The District of Columbia is outside the territory of all states, and makes up it's own territory.
Was minnesota a territory before it become a state?
It was a territory.
What state was formed out of the five civilized tribes territory?
washington
Was Nevada a state colony or territory before it became a state?
it was a territory and became a state in the civil war
Who was the founder of Washington state?
The Spaniard Juan Perez was the first to land on the Washington state coast in 1774. It was once part of the Oregon territory but became its own territory in 1853. In 1889, it became the 42nd state of the US.
