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Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States. It is home to many national landmarks. These include the White House, Arlington National Cemetery, and the Smithsonian Institution. Duke Ellington was one of many well known Americans that called Washington, D.C. home.

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What two states boarder Washington DC?

Virginia and Maryland. DC used to be part of Maryland and is still mostly surrounded by that state.

What is the distance between Morgan State University in Baltimore MD and Washington DC?

It will take you about 1.25 hours to drive the 50 miles (80 km) between the two locations. Of course, that will depend on where you actually start and end your trip, the route you take, and how fast you drive. It also does not account for any stops you might make along the way for fuel and bodily functions.

Why is Washington DC not completely square?

It used to be, but the Virginia "side" of DC was ceded back to Viriginia. Now, all that's left is the former "Maryland side".

What two states border Washington state?

Oregon and Idaho are the two states that border Washington state.

What is Washington D.C. near?

The District of Columbia itself is located near Northern Virginia (it is only about five miles from Arlington, VA) and within easy driving distance of Baltimore, Maryland (about forty-five miles). Washington DC also has two airports and an AMTRAK station, so it is not difficult to get to other cities.

Why is the capital of the United States located in the District of Columbia?

The District of Columbia was created to be the capital, to remove it from the jurisdiction of any individual state and place it in the control of the Federal government. The site was chosen by George Washington

How many miles from Washington DC to Charlottesville VA?

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Charlottesville, Virginia is:

116 miles / 187 km

What is the best time to drive DC to New York City?

The drive will take about 5 hours and you want to try to miss rush hour in Washington, Baltimore Philadelphia/Delaware, and NJ/NYC.

The best time to leave is around 5am. This will get you to Philadephia around 8am, you have some traffic there, but you can take the turnpike and miss most of it. This will also take you into NYC after rush hour has ended.

Alternately you can leave DC anytime after 7pm and get to NYC at midnight.

Enjoy the drive.

How many people on average ride the union station?

Union Station is not the name of a train but the name of a train station so no one rides it. There is a Union Station located in Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington DC, and a variety of other cities.

Why was the Confederate capital so close to Washington?

Because, after the State of Virginia seceded on April 17, 1861, the Confederate Congress decided to transfer the Capital of the Confederacy from Montgomery to Richmond, Virginia's capital, to pay homage to the most illustrious Republic of the South, which became the symbol of the southern will to achieve its independence.

What is the driving time between Washington DC and Virginia Beach VA?

The drive time from Washington, District of Columbia to Virginia Beach, Virginia is:

3 hours, 20 minutes

Besides dc are there any other cities that does not belong to any state?

Washington D.C. is the only city in the United States that does not belong to a state. Washington is part of the District of Columbia which is under Congressional oversight as the nations capital.

What is the distance in miles form Raleigh NC to Washington DC?

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Raleigh, North Carolina is:

277 miles / 446 km

After what city was Washington DC modeled?

Although many believe that DC was modeled after Paris, it is simply not true. DC was actually modeled after Versailles with an iconic building in the center and large avenues going away from it. Paris only became a city with large public spaces and large avenues in the late 1800s. In the late 1800s the city was designed to look like Versailles, and ironically, DC.