The chosen name Washington was to honor the President. Columbia was a name for America in a poetry and song after the Revolutionary War. District was more popular then the word territory that was also a choice.
i dont know what you mean by "after" but the DC stands for
Washington District of Colombia
Washington DC was named by george washington.
Because Washing DC was named after him.
Washington, DC was named for US President George Washington.
no the Washington memorial was named after Washington dc
Yes. It is the ONLY US State named for a President.
The founding father of American was George Washington, and Washington DC was named after him.
No
no
The letter J.
California and Ohio
Many states have a city named Washington. For example, Illinois has a city called Washington.
There is no STATE Washington DC! Jesus know your common knowledge, Washington Dc is a district of the United States of America. DC stands for District of Columbia, named after the 'discoverer' of the Americas. I hope I could assist you.... with this common knowledge :3