What state is Washington D.C in? I Recently went to Boston which is in Massachusetts, but can not find anything to tell me where Washington D.C is !!
2007-09-04 21:41:42 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
"Washington, D.C. is neither a state nor territory, but has a government that resembles both."
Apparently, Washington, D.C. ceded from Vermont in the 1800's and has no state. It is simply the capital of the United States of America. Weird, huh? Thanks for asking the question because I did not know this myself.
2007-09-04 21:56:21 · answer #1 · answered by Nympheas 2 · 3⤊ 7⤋
Wshington DC is not in a state - "D.C." is an abbreviation for the District of Columbia, the federal district coextensive with the city of Washington.
The District of Columbia and the city of Washington are governed by a single municipal government, and for most practical purposes, are considered to be the same entity.
The land forming the original District came from the state of Maryland and Commonwealth of Virginia. However, the area south of the Potomac River (39 square miles or about 100 km²) was returned, or "retroceded," to Virginia in 1847 and now is incorporated into Arlington County and the City of Alexandria. Since 1847, the remaining land that forms the area now known as the District of Columbia is exclusively "sitting" on land that belongs to Maryland (defunct land in the state of Maryland since 1790).
2007-09-05 03:23:24 · answer #2 · answered by The Corinthian 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Washington, DC is not in a state. The DC stands for the District of Columbia. The constitution says that the capital would be in a federal district that would be part of no state.
In the early 19th century, the states of Virginia and Maryland "donated" the land that would become the District of Columbia. The District of Columbia then had 3 independent cities: Washington, Georgetown, and Alexandria and 2 counties. In the middle 19th century, the land that was "donated" by Virginia was given back to it. The remaining part was all put into the city of Washington. All that remains of the district, was once part of Maryland.
2007-09-05 15:03:01 · answer #3 · answered by shoredude2 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Washington D.C. is not a state at all
it is surrounded by Maryland and Virginia
2007-09-04 21:58:06 · answer #4 · answered by labrinasqueak 2 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Washington DC is not in any state at all, it is an independent federal district. It is located between Virginia and Maryland.
2007-09-04 23:37:55 · answer #5 · answered by DngrsAngl 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I cannot believe these answers.
When the constitution was written in the late 18th century it allowed for creation of a federal district, not to exceed 100 square miles, on which to build a federal city. Land was given by both Maryland and Virginia for a city that rests on the Potomac River between the two.
Washington DC was built on this land, which is called the "District of Columbia" named after Columbus.
The land given by Virginia was later returned to the state, at least for the most part.
Residents of DC are not very happy about this situation - it results in them not having any representation in Congress - no senator, no congressperson. That is why (this is true) their license plates say "Taxation without Representation."
2007-09-04 23:38:36 · answer #6 · answered by julie travelcaster 6 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Washington, D.C. is not a state and is not in a state. It is a district--District of Columbia.
2007-09-05 03:31:19 · answer #7 · answered by Cat Lady 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Washington DC is not a state and it is not in a state. It's a separate area.
2007-09-05 00:54:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Washington is in the district of Columbia, which is not a 'state' or 'commonwealth'; it is district: a zone of sorts that is federally controlled.
2007-09-05 03:51:38 · answer #9 · answered by cdw763 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Washington DC is its own state. It sets in Maryland but has its own states status.
2007-09-04 21:48:12 · answer #10 · answered by firetdriver_99 5 · 0⤊ 6⤋