Yes, Washington state is named after George Washington. Washington D.C, the capital of the United States of America, is also named after George Washington, the first president of the United States.
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Washington was named after George because hes the first President of the United States. another reason is that he's the father of his country. which is he's the first man that change America into today's society.
Washington State is indeed the only state named after a former US President, having been named after first President of the United States George Washington.
•It got its name from George Washington.They named it after George Washington The 1st president of the U.S.
The Washington Monument in Washington DC The state of Washington
The Second Continental Congress named George Washington as supreme commander of the Continental Army on June 15, 1775.
There are many things and places named after George Washington. Some of the places are Fort Washington, California, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, Little Washington, Virginia, and Washington, Iowa. Some things named after him are Georgetown College, Washington College, Central Washington University, Mount Washington, and the George Washington Bridge.
YESWhich state? Washington County Utah is reportedly named after an LDS apostle.