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State Flower
Coast Rhododendron
State Capitol:
Olympia is the Capital of Washington State, and is located at the tip of
the Puget Sound
Altitude
The approximate mean elevation is 518 m (1700 ft), with a low at sea level
and a high of 14,410 feet atop Mount Rainier
State Fish!
Steelhead Trout
Fishing
The fishing industry is significant, although it accounts for less than 1
percent of the annual gross state product. Ports on Puget Sound and the Pacific
Ocean handle almost all landings; less than 1 percent comes from fresh water. In
value, salmon accounts for about one-third of the catch, followed by oysters,
crab, shrimp, and other shellfish. Other fish caught include halibut, flounder,
tuna, cod, rockfish, pollock, and sablefish
Agriculture
Farming accounts for nearly 3 percent of the annual gross
state product in Washington. The state has approximately 37,000 farms.
Agriculture is concentrated in the Puget Sound area and the somewhat
isolated valleys to the south, in the dry-farmed holdings of the eastern
two-thirds of the state, and in the irrigated land on the upper Columbia,
Snake, and lesser rivers. Crops make up nearly two-thirds of the yearly
farm income. Wheat, the
state's leading field crop, is grown primarily in the east. Fruits, nuts,
and berries account for more than one-third of the value of the crops
produced in the state. The leading national producer of apples, Washington
is also known for its cherries, plums,
grapes, pears,
and blueberries. Other important crops are
hay, hops, potatoes, sugar beets, peas, dry beans, and flower
bulbs.
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"MY
Childhood Days "
Upon a hill in the evergreen state
as a child I was raised, we had no
running water but to my daddy I give praise.
He wheat land farmed with nature, he worked the hard, hard soil, he
prayed to God to help him work and do the hard, days, toil.
We had a pig named Lizzy, who slept upon our step, she thought she was a
dog you see and she was really “hep”We also had a live pet snake that
really was a fright, but when my sweet ol’ mom found out we nearly had a
fight!
My Grandparents came west with the Wagon Train; they made friends with
the Indian Chiefs. As a child I got to cook for them and visit with them brief.
My childhood days were wonderful I ran the hills so Free. I Loved the
birds and animals that God had given me.
I have four Wonderful sisters, our Father wanted a son, he Loved us all
five dearly, we were always number one. I became the son to Dad, we worked
right side by side, I wouldn’t trade a minute, as he was the perfect
guide.
The suns so warm in Washington, it is a God sent land, when God made my
Washington he knew what he had planned. My Father still farms dry wheat
land, he gives to all in need. He trusts the weather, prays for rain and
then plants his seeds.
We moved to town in the wintertime and back to the farm in spring. It
was always good to get back Home and hear the birdies sing.
I live in Minnesota with a Great husband and nice home. I live out in
the country and we have a wonderful son. I tell him of my childhood days
of no lights or running water, he says, ”Mommy” I wish I ‘d been
there then as his little voice does falter. All that I can do dear Lord is be Thankful I was there and Thank you
ever so much to let me know he cares.
By: Jan Kelly
1972
"State Folk Song
"Roll On, Columbia, Roll On
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State Flag
State Fruit
Apple
Admitted to the
Union:
November 11, 1889
as the 42nd state of the Union
State Bird
American Goldfinch
or Wild Canary
State Song
"Washington, My Home"
This is my country; God gave it to me; I
will protect it, Ever keep it free.
Small towns and cities rest here in the sun, Filled with our laughter.
Thy will be done.
(refrain)
Washington my home; Where ever I may roam;
This is my land, my native land, Washington, my home.
Our verdant forest green, Caressed by silvery stream.
From mountain peak to fields of wheat, Washington, my home.
There's peace you feel and understand. In this, our own beloved land.
We greet the day with head held high, And forward ever is our cry.
We'll happy ever be As people always free.
For you and me a destiny; Washington my home.
For you and me a destiny; Washington my home."
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