Welcome to Olympia, the capital city of Washington State. Located about 60 miles (97 km) southwest of Seattle, Olympia is a very alluring city with its own natural charm.
Colonel Isaac Neff Ebey of Whidbey Island, one of Washington State's forefathers, chose the name "Olympia" on account of the incredible view of the Olympic Mountains that can be seen from where the capital city is situated.
When Washington State entered the union of the United States In 1889, Olympia became the official capital, even though the city itself was incorporated 36 years prior when the state was still a territory. Washington was the 42nd state admitted into the union.
Colonel Isaac Neff Ebey of Whidbey Island, one of Washington State's forefathers, chose the name "Olympia" on account of the incredible view of the Olympic Mountains that can be seen from where the capital city is situated.
When Washington State entered the union of the United States In 1889, Olympia became the official capital, even though the city itself was incorporated 36 years prior when the state was still a territory. Washington was the 42nd state admitted into the union.
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11 imagesPhotography of the Washington State Capitol (also called the Legislative Building) in Olympia, Washington. -
12 imagesPhotography of the Capitol Campus, the beautiful domain that surrounds the Washington State Capitol and several state government and legislative buildings. The Capitol Campus also features the most memorials and monuments in the western Washington region. -
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11 imagesPhotography of Percival Landing Park and Fiddlehead Marina at the Port of Olympia. -
