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'''1889: '''(November 11,) Washington became a state. Seattle was the largest city and the chief supply point for the gold rush to the Yukon territory in Alaska. | '''1889: '''(November 11,) Washington became a state. Seattle was the largest city and the chief supply point for the gold rush to the Yukon territory in Alaska. | ||
''A helpful source for studying the history of Washington is Harvey K. Hines, An Illustrated History of the State of Washington: Containing . . . Biographical Mention of . . . its Pioneers and Prominent Citizens .'' . . (Chicago, Illinois: Lewis Pub. Company, 1893 | ''A helpful source for studying the history of Washington is Harvey K. Hines, An Illustrated History of the State of Washington: Containing . . . Biographical Mention of . . . its Pioneers and Prominent Citizens .'' . . (Chicago, Illinois: Lewis Pub. Company, 1893. | ||
Background information on Washington counties is in Newton Carl Abbott and Fred E. Carver, ''The Evolution of Washington Counties'' (N.p.: Yakima Valley Genealogical Society & Klickitat County Historical Society, Washington,1978; Family History Library fiche 6051194). This is listed in the Family History Library Catalog under WASHINGTON - HANDBOOKS, MANUALS, ETC. | Background information on Washington counties is in Newton Carl Abbott and Fred E. Carver, ''The Evolution of Washington Counties'' (N.p.: Yakima Valley Genealogical Society & Klickitat County Historical Society, Washington,1978; Family History Library fiche 6051194). This is listed in the Family History Library Catalog under WASHINGTON - HANDBOOKS, MANUALS, ETC. | ||
[[Category:Washington]] | [[Category:Washington]] | ||