Washington, D.C. State Information

Welcome to the Washington, D.C. information page! Discover Washington, D.C. by browsing this page for interesting pieces of Washington, D.C. trivia, history, facts and scenic road trip ideas. If you are planning to move to the great area of Washington, D.C. or are just thinking about it, download the Allstate Moving Checklist and Household Inventory Record to help you stay on track.

Little Bit of History

Washington, D.C. encompasses 68.3 square miles. Washington, D.C., was founded on July 16, 1790. The authority to establish a federal capital was provided in Article One of the U.S. Constitution, which permits a "District (not exceeding ten miles square) as…the seat of the government of the United States". George Washington chose the exact site for the city, and it was named in his honor on September 9, 1791.

Essentials

Motto-

Justitia Omnibus
Justice for All

Capital-

Washington, D.C.

Time Zone-

Eastern

Demonym-

Washingtonian

Quarter

New minting - 2009

Song

The Star-Spangled Banner

Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn's early light,

What so proudly we hail'd at the twilight's last gleaming?

Did You Know?

• DC's original territory was taken from Maryland and Virginia in order to appease both Northerners and Southerners by basing the capital in both a Northern and Southern states' territory.
• The original name of Washington, D.C. was "Federal City."
• The longest escalator in the Western Hemisphere is found in the Metro Station of the DC suburb of Wheaton and is a 500 foot-long ride, more than twice the length of an average city block.
• The corridors of the Pentagon are nearly 18 miles long. With 6.6 million square feet of space, the Pentagon is one of the world's largest buildings, larger than even the Empire State Building.

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Are you thinking about moving to Washington, D.C.? Use these tips to help you get started right from your computer.

Driving in Washington
Visit the D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles to learn more about important basics like vehicle registration, obtaining your driver's license, and requirements for ID Cards.

Moving Checklist and Home Inventory Record
From getting storage boxes to calling the utility companies, there are many things to remember when you move to Washington, D.C.. Stay organized with these helpful tools from Allstate:

• Allstate Moving Checklist (PDF format) has a month-by-month timeline to help you stay on track.
• Know Your Stuff, our online home inventory tool, will help you take a full inventory of your belongings. You can also download the Allstate Household Inventory Record list.

Whether you are moving to Washington, D.C. or moving within Washington, D.C., remember to review the moving company's registration number, check out references, and complaint history at Relocation.com.

Need an Insurance Policy in Washington?
Get an insurance quote today (it's easy!) and find out if you can save money by switching to Allstate. You can also talk to your local Allstate agent or call 1-866-621-6900 to get a quote.

Scenic Walks

Some suggested scenic walks.

Preview upcoming events, historic sites and museums. Find transportation information along with state maps at the Washington, D.C. Tourism site.

For more information specific to Washington, D.C. visit:

• Washington, D.C. Catastrophe Information
• Washington, D.C. Auto Insurance Coverages

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