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Because it was more or less midway between New England and the South. It didn't hurt that it was swampland and not considered of much value.
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Who picked the site for Washington DC?
It was chosen by George Washington in 1790.
Who chose the site to be capital called Washington dc today?
i did
Pictures of Washington D.C.?
There are lots of places to see pictures of Washington DC. See the related links for web site searches with lots of images of Washington DC.
Why was Washington DC chosen as the nations capital?
Washington chose it and then planned the city. Nothing was there until it was chosen to be the capital. It was a swamp. Adams was the first president to live in the White House and it wasn't finished.
Which of the following is not a state kansas Iowa Washington dc and Oregon?
Washington dc is not a state.
Where is the national war memorial?
It is located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on the former site of the Rainbow Pool at the eastern end of the Reflecting Pool, between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument.
What is Washington dc's abbreviation?
Washington, DC
What is Batistas hometown?
Washington DC
Where can I purchase wrought iron patio furniture in Washington, DC?
In the Washington, DC area you can purchase wrought iron patio furniture at "Spring Valley Patio", the site is : www.springvalleypatio.com/wrought-iron-furniture.
Where can I buy remote control boat parts in Washington, DC?
In Washington DC you can buy a remote control boat parts from boatboss.com. That's a site where people would place an add that they are selling boats. by serching on that site you can find all the boats in that area that are for sale.
Code for the Washington DC Airport?
Washington - Baltimore Washington International, DC, USA (BWI) Washington - Washington - All Airports, DC, USA (WAS) Washington - Ronald Reagan National Airport, DC, USA (DCA) Washington - Washington Dulles, DC, USA (IAD)
How many counties are in Washington DC?
there are no counties in Washington DC because Washington DC is a city itself.
