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1. www.sporcle.com › blog › 2024Where Did State Abbreviations Come From? | Sporcle Blog

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   Jun 25, 2024 · The first state abbreviations were drawn up in 1831 by the United States Postal Service. The goal was to have two-letter abbreviations like we have now, but there were a few exceptions. Ohio was just “O.” Arkansas, Florida, and Michigan were abbreviated as “Ar. T.”, “Fl. T.”, and “Mic. T.” respectively, since they weren’t ...

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   1 day ago · Washington, officially the State of Washington, [3] is the westernmost state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is often referred to as Washington state [a] to distinguish it from the national capital, [4] both named for George Washington (the first U.S. president ). Washington borders the Pacific Ocean to the west, Oregon ...

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4. wcattorneys.net › article › a-z-of-the-50-us-stateA-Z of the 50 US State Abbreviations & Codes (2024)

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   Jun 14, 2024 · Technology has undoubtedly made communicating with our loved ones easier; you no longer need a big old book of forward mailing addresses like your grandma used to have. However, there are still times when you need to know the U.S. states standard state abbreviations and codes, especially if you want...

5. quizlet.com › 181972985 › state-abbreviations-pt-2State Abbreviations pt 2 Flashcards | Quizlet

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   Jun 20, 2024 · Pacific Northwest States and Capitals (State/Capital/Map) Teacher 5 terms. CrisLawson

6. www.britannica.com › place › Seattle-WashingtonSeattle | Geography, History, Map, & Points of Interest

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   2 days ago · Seattle, Washington. The city was settled on November 13, 1851, at what is now West Seattle. It was relocated the following year to a site across Elliott Bay near a Duwamish Indian village. It owes its name to the Native American leader Seattle, chief of the Duwamish, Suquamish, and other tribes of the Puget Sound area.

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7. www.ncesc.com › geographic-pedia › should-iShould I abbreviate state on address? - Geographic Pedia - NCESC

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   Jun 24, 2024 · In text sentences, it is advised not to abbreviate names of states. However, when it comes to addresses, abbreviations should be used. For example, instead of spelling out “New York,” you would use the abbreviation “NY” when addressing an envelope. The same rule applies to all 50 states, including Washington D.C. and U.S. territories.

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   Where is Seattle located?

   • Seattle is the chief city of Washington state and the largest metropolis of the Pacific Northwest.

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   Why is Seattle called Seattle?

   • It was relocated the following year to a site across Elliott Bay near a Duwamish Indian village. It owes its name to the Native American leader Seattle, chief of the Duwamish, Suquamish, and other tribes of the Puget Sound area. Areas of great natural beauty, including the densely forested Olympic Peninsula and the Cascade Range, surround the city.

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   Why is the USS Washington named after George Washington?

   • The WTA Seattle tennis tournament was part of the WTA Tour from 1977 to 1982. Four ships of the United States Navy, including two battleships, have been named USS Washington in honor of the state. Previous ships had held that name in honor of George Washington. [citation needed]

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   Why is Washington called Washington State?

   • It is often referred to as Washington state [a] to distinguish it from the national capital, both named for George Washington (the first U.S. president ). Washington borders the Pacific Ocean to the west, Oregon to the south, Idaho to the east, and the Canadian province of British Columbia to the north.

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9. www.sporcle.com › name-the-us-state-abbreviationsName the US state abbreviations Quiz - By Allegeography - Sporcle

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   Jun 10, 2024 · 30-Points in NBA Finals Decider. NBA Teams by Finals Loss. est. 2007. Can you name the Name the US state abbreviations? Test your knowledge on this geography quiz and compare your score to others. Quiz by Allegeography.