Washington State Names (Etymology of Names)
Washington Name Origin and State Nicknames
Washington is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States located north of Oregon, west of Idaho, and south of the Canadian province of British Columbia on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. Washington is the 18th most extensive and the 13th most populous of the 50 United States.
This state is named for George Washington, the first president of the USA.
Washington Nicknames
- Evergreen State (Official)
- Chinook State
- The Green Tree State
Origin of Washington State Name
In honor of George Washington.
You guessed it! The Washington Territory established in 1853 was named to honor George Washington.
Washington Nicknames
Evergreen State
On November 11, 1889, Washington became the 42nd state to enter the Union. It is the only state named for a president. Washington was nicknamed "The Evergreen State" by CT Conover, pioneer Seattle realtor and historian, for its abundant evergreen forests. This nickname was adopted by the state in legislature in 1893, was given because of the large fir and pine trees in the state.
Chinook State
Nickname for Chinook Indians, or Chinook salmon, now Oregon's state fish.
The Green Tree State
Nickname referencing the conifer forests of Washington.
Washington Slogans
- The Evergreen State
- Experience Washington (formerly)
- SayWA!
Washington Postal Code
- WA
Washington Resident's Name
- Washingtonian - Official (recommended by US GPO)
The Etymologies of US State Names
