How Many States Are Named After Presidents?

There are four states in the United States that are named after U.S. presidents. These states are:

• Washington: Named after George Washington, the first President of the United States.
• Jefferson: Named after Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States.
• Madison: Named after James Madison, the fourth President of the United States.
• Monroe: Named after James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States.

These states were named in honor of these presidents to recognize their significant contributions to the founding and development of the United States.