How many states are named after US presidents?
The only state named after a US president is Washington. Washington DC was also named after a president. Jackson, MS, Lincoln, NE, Jefferson City, MO and Madison, WI were all named after US presidents as well. Thanks for using ChaCha!
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About Washington DC
Officially founded on July 16, 1790, Washington, DC was established by the Constitution of the United States to serve as the nation’s capital. The District is not part of any U.S. state so it is directly overseen by the federal government. The city has a population of around 600,000 people and is located along the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers.
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