It became the 42nd US State.
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.
Washington became a state on November 11, 1889!
When Washington became a state, November 11, 1889
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.
before Washington became a state, it was part of Columbia, and called the "district of Columbia" That is also what D.C. stands for.
Benjamin Harrison
When Washington became a state, November 11, 1889
Washington became a state in 1889. So today, Washington is 119 years old.
The Four Seasons Seattle and the Fairmont Olympic Hotel are the highest ranked hotels in Washington state. They both recieved a ranking of 5 stars.
The foreigner who became a ranking officer in Washington's army and a close personal friend of General Washington was Marquis de Lafayette. A French aristocrat and military officer, Lafayette played a crucial role in the American Revolutionary War, providing valuable support and leadership. His friendship with Washington grew during the war, and they maintained a lifelong bond even after the conflict ended.
The last Territorial Governor was Miles Conway Moore. The firs State Governor was Elisha Peyre Ferry who took office the same day that Washington became a state.
It became a US State on 11 November 1889.