Title: Washington State History for Kids
Headings: Washington
Washington
State History

Content: In 1853, Oregon broke off and the Washington Territory was formed. On November 11, 1889, Washington was admitted into the Union as the 42nd state. Growing
The state of Washington grew rapidly in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The main industry was timber, but soon apples and wheat became important crops. Seattle became one of the main ports for people traveling to Alaska during the Yukon Gold Rush, causing it to double in size over a fairly short period of time. Seattle skyline
Timeline
1775 - Spanish explorer Captain Bruno Heceta lands on the coast and claims the land for Spain. 1778 - Captain James Cook visits the coast searching for the Northwest Passage. 1792 - George Vancouver maps out the coast of Washington and names Puget Sound. 1792 - American explorer Robert Gray discovers the Columbia River. 1805 - Lewis and Clark reach the Pacific Ocean at the mouth of the Columbia River.