Washington County

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Location: Arkansas

Inception: October 17, 1828

Capital city: Fayetteville

Shares border with: Benton County, Madison County, Crawford County, Adair County

Website: http://co.washington.ar.us

GPS coordinates: 36.00250,-94.22722

Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:04