WASHINGTON BY: GABBY EVANS

STATE SYMBOLS Flower- Coast Rhododendron Tree- Western Hemlock Bird- Willow Goldfinch Washington’s Flower Washington’s Tree Washington’s Bird

STATE FLAG It has a pictures of George Washington on it.

STATE MOTTO AND NICKNAME State Nickname - The Evergreen State State Motto - "Al ki" (By and By)

STATE SONG State Song - Washington, My Home. Written by Helen Davis Arranged by Stuart Churchill Adopted in 1959

STATE LANDMARKS 1874 Hempstead County Courthouse This is the park visitor center. Here you'll find information on park tours, programs and the historic buildings. Trimble House Visit a historic home dedicated to one family. See furnishings from several generations of the Trimble family. The Weapon’s Museum houses a remarkable collection of knives, swords and guns 1836 Hempstead County Courthouse See the building that housed the Confederate State Capitol from 1863 to Learn about the Southwest Trail.

STATE LICENSE PLATES

STATE GOVERNOR Chris Gregoire is Washington’s governor.

STATE CAPITAL Olympia is Washington’s capital.

MAJOR IDUSTRIES AND EXPORTS Farming (fruit, berries, nuts, cattle, wheat), lumber, tourism, hydroelectric power, computer software, aircraft, aluminum refining.

MAJOR UNIVERSITIES Washington University is a very famous college in Washington.

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