Ed Little: Washington State

Artist: Ed Little
1957 -
Nationality: American
Artwork Year: 1989
Image Size: 15 by 17.25 inches
Overall Size: 17 by 20 inches
Medium: Oil on Cold Press Illustration Board

The earliest written history of Washington state, located in the northwest corner of the continental United States, is contained in the records of the first Spanish, British, and American explorers, some purportedly dated as early as 1592. These records laid the groundwork for later disputes over territorial rights in the Pacific Northwest. The first real settlers, however, were the fur traders and missionaries who came to the Northwest beginning in the early 1800's to pursue their livelihood. Later, with the discovery of gold in the northeastern part of the territory in 1855, came a flood of prospectors. Local tribes, increasingly concerned about the fate of their hunting grounds, did not welcome the influx, and the late 1850's were marked by intermittent wars. The rapid settlement of eastern Washington contributed to the annexation of parts of the territory to the new Territory of Idaho. By 1863, the permanent boundaries of the future state of Washington were fixed, except for a few minor adjustments concerning the San Juan Islands. Because of its remoteness, the region experienced slow population growth until the coming of the railroad in 1883 which was accompanied by rapid development. During the Civil War, enthusiasm for statehood in the Washington Territory was strong, but close to twelve more years would pass before Washington became the forty-second of the United States on November 11, 1889.

This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood® First Day Cover for the U.S. 25¢ Washington Statehood stamp issued February 22, 1989.

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