Two-Letter State Abbreviations
| ALABAMA | AL |
|---|---|
| WASHINGTON | WA |
| WEST VIRGINIA | WV |
| WISCONSIN | WI |
| WYOMING | WY |
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How did states get their abbreviations?
History. In 1831 and 1874, the United States Postal Service published a preferred list of state abbreviations. In 1963, the post office put into effect the five-digit ZIP Code which would be written after the state abbreviation. At this time, many state abbreviations were made up of four letters.
Are state abbreviations capitalized?
Specific Places. Because state names represent specific places, they are always capitalized.
How do you abbreviate Minnesota?
C
- California.
- Colorado.
- Connecticut.
What is a state that starts with Q?
Kentucky is a state located in the central southeastern United States.