Why is the capitol of our nation called the District of Columbia?

Question

If anyone states the obvious and says that's what DC stands for please refrain from embarrasing yourselves up front thank you!

Answer 1

it sounds better than shlt hole

Answer 2

Sorta complicated.

The capitol city is actually called Washington, located in DC (hence "Washington, DC"). Named after the first president, George Washington. It's located in the District of Columbia. Essentially, the city and the district are the same thing.

The Constitution ordered an area set aside for the capitol of the nation. This is so no one state could "claim" to be the capitol of the nation as well. Kept all the states on the same footing.

Answer 3

When the United States Constitution was adopted on September 15, 1787, Article 1, Section 8, Clause 17, included language authorizing the establishment of a federal district.

In 1790, George Washington selected its present location. In 1800 the capital (Philadelphia) was moved to DC.

And it was named after Christopher Columbus.

Fun fact: They have a representative in the House, but s/he can't vote.

Answer 4

initially, the District of Columbia became 10 sq. miles encompassing 3 cities, Georgetown, Alexandria, and the newly equipped city of Washington. Columbia became the goddess that risk-free the human beings from Britannia. that replaced extremely some circumstances as congress made revisions to the District's limits.

Answer 5

So that no one State can claim the honor of hosting the Capitol

Answer 6

because it's a federal district, not part of any state. as to why "Columbia", you'd have to go back in time and ask our FF

Answer 7

We love our coffee and cocaine