Which two states gave up land to form Washington D.C.?

Answer 1

The states of Virginia and Maryland donated land for Washington, District of Columbia.

In 1846, Virginia took back the land it donated for Washington, D.C., so the remaining land came from Maryland.

Answer 2

Maryland and Virginia both originally provided land to create the Federal District. However, the citizens of Alexandria VA later voted to retrocede and this was accepted. Today on land provided by Maryland is part of Washington DC.

Answer 3

Virginia and Maryland, however Virginia took back the land it donated for the capitol city, so the remaining land came from Maryland.

Answer 4

Maryland and Virginia both gave up land to build Washington D.C.

Answer 5

It was Maryland and Virginia that gave up their land to form Washington DC.

Answer 6

Virginia and Maryland gave up land to create Washington, D.C.

Answer 7

Maryland and Virginia.