How Did Washington DC Get Its Name?
Leia Smith | 17 - 12 - 2020
Updated: December 17, 2020 11:00 pm IST
Want to know the history behind the name Washington DC? Check out our history trivia for more information on the capital city and what DC (District of Columbia) means. While you may now wonder why it is called the District of Columbia. The answer is right here in our Washington trivia and quiz. Learn everything about Washington DC, the Washington Monument, and the White House today at TriviaSharp.
1. When Did Congress Pass the Resident Act?
The Resident Act or the “Act for Establishing the Temporary and Permanent Seat of the Government of the United States” was passed on 16th July 1790. It chose the site on the Potomac River as the US capital.
2. Which President Chose the Place for the Federal District?
George Washington was the one to choose the place for the federal district. He chose a 100 square mile land ceded by Maryland and Virginia as the permanent capital of the US.
3. What Does DC in Washington DC Signify?
The DC in Washington DC means the District of Columbia. The name Columbia was suggested to honor the explorer Christopher Columbus.
4. The Name Columbia Was Derived From Explorer Christopher Columbus.
Yes, the District of Columbia was suggested to honor the founder and Italian explorer Christopher Colombus who discovered the land of America in 1492.
5. When Did the Construction of the White House Begin?
The construction of the White House began on October 13, 1792 and was completed on November 1st 1800. It is the official residence of the President of the US.
6. Is Washington the Only State to Be Named After a President?
Today, there are a total of 52 states in the United States of America. However, Washington is the only state that takes the name of a President.
7. How Much Does the White Hour Tour Cost?
No fee is collected for touring the White House. However, a request must be submitted in prior as the number of seats are limited. Requests should be made at least 21 days prior to the date of the visit.
8. Which Fruit Is Washington Famous For?
Apples from Washington are famous all over the world. Lake Chelan area, the Wenatchee valley, and the Yakima Valley are some of the places in Washington that grow apples.
9. People Living in Washington DC Were Not Allowed to Vote Until 1961.
True, initially, people in Washington DC were not allowed to vote. Only after the 26th amendment was passed in 1961 at the House of Representatives, were the citizens of Washington given the right to vote.
10. Who Is the Only President Buried in the Washington District?
Woodrow Wilson is the first and the only President to be buried in the Washington district. Wilson was the 28th President of the US and served office from 1913 to 1921.
11. A Crypt Was Originally Built in the Capitol Building to Bury George Washington.
An empty crypt still lies in the White House. It was originally built to bury America’s first President George Washington after his death. But, since he was brought to his hometown, the crypt lies empty.
12. Who Was the First President to Live in the White House?
Though the construction of the White House began during the time of George Washington, he wasn’t the first president to live there. John Adams became the first President to live in the Capitol Building.
13. The Oldest Fish Market in the US Is in Washington D.C.
The Maine Avenue Fish Market is the oldest fish market in the whole of the US. It has been operational since 1805.
14. What Is the Official State Tree of Washington?
Western Hemlock is a long-living tree that is present in abundance in the evergreen forests of Washington.
15. For How Many Years Was the Construction of the Washington Monument Halted?
The construction of the Washington monument started in 1848. After 1854, the construction was halted for over 23 years and was resumed only in 1879.
