He didn't. The Monticello Convention of 1852 chose that name.
They wanted to have at least one state named after a president. George Washington had been dead for over 50 years before the state was named.
Oddly, the first choice of names was "Columbia", but it was felt that it would be confused with the "District of Columbia", so it was named Washington instead, in 1852. It did not become an official state until 1889.
The Cougars.
Washington, DC is a city. The DC that comes after the name of the city stands for the District of Columbia, which is where the city resides. The District is separate from any any state.
Columbia, Snake, Green, Snohomish, Snoqualmie, Stillaguamish...
How many Dams are in Washington State?
Washington was the 42nd state to be admitted to the U. S.
The state that has the name of a famous American is the state of Washington. The capital of Washington is Olympia.
When Washington became a state, November 11, 1889
Washington State
Yes
Washington State
Olympia is the capital of Washington state.
Washington state is named After George Washington the first President of the USThe state of Washington is named after George Washington, the first president of the United States.
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Not unless it is part of a proper name. The expression "Washington state" is used to indicate the state instead of the city (Washington DC). It would be capitalized if "Washington State" meant "Washington State University."
The Redskins football team is from Washington DC not the state.
When Washington became a state, November 11, 1889
Washington State was officially named after George Washington