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Olympia is the capital of the U.S. state of Washington and the county seat and most populous city of Thurston County. [5] [6] The Squaxin and other Coast Salish peoples inhabited the southern Puget Sound region prior to the arrival of European and American settlers in the 19th century.
The satellite view shows Olympia, a port city and the capital of the State of Washington, the northwestern-most state in US mainland. The town is located where the Deschutes River empties into Budd Inlet, an arm of Puget Sound.
The Washington State Capitol (or "Legislative Building") in Olympia is the home of the government of the State of Washington. It contains the chambers of the Washington State Legislature, offices for the governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, and state treasurer.
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Olympia is in the South Sound region of Washington. The State Capitol Building rises over Capitol Lake Park Olympia is the capital of Washington State, and the Thurston County seat. Map. Directions. Satellite.
Capital of Washington State. When Washington Territory was formed in 1853, Olympia was named the provisional territorial capital by Isaac Stevens, Washington’s first territorial governor. In 1855, the designation was confirmed by the territorial legislature. Olympia’s incorporation as a Town occurred on January 28, 1859.
Olympia Washington. Olympia balances its seriousness as the state capital with a notorious funkiness and laid back, indie vibe. Straddling Capitol Lake and Budd Inlet, miles of waterfront around downtown Olympia make for long walks and great views: Percival Landing, with its mile-long boardwalk, hosts one of the biggest farmers markets in the ...
Olympia: The capital of Washington state. It is located on Budd Inlet in Puget Sound in southwestern Washington. Olympia is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Washington State Capitol and the Washington State History Museum.
