Olympia, Washington

USA / Washington / Olympia /
 city, capital city of state/province/region, county seat
www.olympiawa.gov/

Olympia is the capital of the U.S. state of Washington and county seat of Thurston County. It was incorporated on January 28, 1859. As of the 2000 census, it had a population of 42,514. Thurston County, which includes the cities of Lacey and Tumwater, has a population of 224,100. The area was originally settled by Lushootseed Native Americans. It was first explored by Europeans in 1792 by Peter Pugot. In 1853 the town was named Olympia after the nearby Olympic Mountains. Olympia is the focal point of the South Puget Sound region and serves as a regional center for shopping, culture and entertainment. Highlights of a visit to Olympia can include a stop at the Temple of Justice to watch a state Supreme Court hearing, a run around Capitol Lake, or a stop at one of many small boutiques, coffee shops, and bakeries located in the downtown area. The local farmer's market is also known for its size, quality, variety in vendors, and popularity. The Olympia Airport, although located just south of Olympia's border in the adjacent city of Tumwater, is a busy corporate and general aviation center.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympia,_Washington
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Coordinates:   47°2'25"N   122°54'9"W

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  • I love the city of Olympia. It is a very cultural area. I have lived here for over 30 years now. I moved up to Seattle for a couple of those years and just recently moved back to Olympia because I missed it so much and it's where my family is located. It is centrally located in what I call the "armpit" of Washington State. It has everything.
  • "When I went to school in Olympia", - a Courtney Love song. I'm not from here, but I remembered that song :)