Washington became the 42nd state of America in November 1889.
The first answer posted here was wrong. Washington became a state in 1889.
After Idaho became a state, it was a . . . state.
Washington, D.C. is not a state and therefore does not have a state gem.
who settled Washington
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.
It became the 42nd US State.
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.
It became a US State on 11 November 1889.
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.
Washington was admitted into the Union on November 11, 1889 becoming the 42nd state to join the Union.