Washington County, Administrative county in Northwest Arkansas, US
Description
Washington County is an administrative county in northwestern Arkansas with varied landscapes. The terrain shifts between flat-topped mountains, hardwood forests in the south, and rolling hills in the northwest.
History
The county was established in October 1828 by the territorial legislature, drawing land from Crawford County and Lovely's Purchase. Its name honors the first US president.
Culture
The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville shapes education and community life through research and public events that visitors can experience. This presence influences how people gather and what activities happen throughout the city.
Practical
Visitors will find a mix of farmland, small towns, and natural spots with good infrastructure in larger centers like Fayetteville. A car works best for exploring the variety of landscapes and places throughout the region.
Did you know?
Devil's Den State Park within the county holds caves and rock formations that tell millions of years of natural history. The trails here guide visitors through canyons and past stone formations that many people overlook when traveling through.
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Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium
8.5 km
Devil's Den State Park
24.9 km
Walton Arts Center
9 km
Clinton House
8.5 km
Old Main
8.9 km
The Blessings golf course
14.7 km
Prairie Grove Airlight Outdoor Telephone Booth
7.8 km
Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
7.8 km
Dickson Street
9.1 kmUniversity of Arkansas Campus Historic District
8.8 km
First Baptist Church of Springdale
19.6 km
Fayetteville Historic Square
9 km
Fayetteville Public Library
8.7 km
Campus of the University of Arkansas
8.8 km
Chi Omega Greek Theatre
8.6 km
Arkansas Air & Military Museum
4.9 kmLogan Cave National Wildlife Refuge
26.5 km
Washington County Courthouse
9.2 km
Cane Hill College
18.4 km
Vol Walker Hall
8.8 km
Fayetteville Confederate Cemetery
9.4 km
Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
17.9 km
Headquarters House
9.9 km
Shiloh Museum of Ozark History
22.2 km
Woolsey Bridge
14 km
University of Arkansas Chemistry Building
8.8 km
Fayetteville Veterans Administration Hospital
10.6 km
Ozark Hall
8.8 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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