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King County, Washington, was named in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. in 1986, following a campaign to rename the county to acknowledge the civil rights leader's contributions. Originally, the county was established in 1852 and named after William R. King, who served as Vice President of the United States. The name change reflects a broader recognition of King’s impact on American society and the Civil Rights Movement.
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What county is Seattle WA in?
It is in King County.
What is the capitol of king county?
Seattle is the seat of King County, Washington.
What county is bothell Washington?
king county,snowhomish county
What is the population of King County WA?
According to census.gov, King County, Washington, has a population of 1,826,732.
What is the area of King County in square miles?
King County, Washington, has a total area of 2307 square miles.
Where is king county?
in Washington state
What county is Seattle wa?
Seattle, Washington is in King County.
How many city name medina in us?
Medina is a city in Gibson County, Tennessee; Medina County, Ohio; Hennepin County, Minnesota; Stutsman County, North Dakota; and King County, Washington.
Is there mountain river or place that starts with J in Washington?
Jefferson is a county in Washington. Juanita Creek is a creek in King County, Washington.
How many sq miles is King County?
King County, Washington, USA - 2,307 sq miles.
What was King County Washington named after?
William Rufus Devane King
Which county in Washington has the most population?
According to census.gov, King County, Washington, has the most population at 1,859,284 people in 2007.According to "Washington State" history book: King County with 1,685,600 as of 2000.
