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Wisconsin Territory

Wisconsin Territory Marker Inscription

"On July 4, 1836, here in Mineral Point, Col. Henry Dodge took the oath of office to become the first Governor of the newly-created Territory of Wisconsin. This Territory, previously attached to Michigan, embraced the vast and important area of what is now the states of Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and portions of North and South Dakota.

Mount Rainier National Park

Mount Rainier National Park is a National Historic Landmark

Mount Rainier National Park was designated a National Historic Landmark February 18, 1997. The park is located in Pierce and Lewis Counties of Washington state, about  50 miles (100 kilometers) southeast of the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan area.

Of the 236,381 acres that encompass Mount Rainier National Park, approximately 97 percent is wilderness and 3 percent is the National Historic Landmark District.

Washington Women Win the Vote

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WASHINGTON WOMEN WIN THE VOTE

"Here, in February 1909, both Houses of the Washington Legislature authorized a vote by the State's qualified voters to amend the Washington State Constitution to enable women to vote in all elections. Male voters of Washington approved the amendment on November 8, 1910."

WASHINGTON STATE SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN COLONISTS

Palouse Falls

Official State Waterfall of Washington

Washington designated Palouse Falls as the official state waterfall in 2014. The idea for an official state waterfall was initiated by students at Washtucna Elementary School.

Where the Palouse River drops198 feet on its way to the Snake River was called Aput Aput (meaning "falling water") by the Palouse tribe of native Americans.

Palouse Falls State Park

Palouse Falls State Park is a 105-acre camping park that offers a dramatic view of spectacular Palouse Falls, picnic area, and 1/2 mile of hiking trails.