Washington County, Administrative county in southwestern Utah, United States
Washington County spreads across 6,293 square kilometers of land, featuring desert landscapes and mountainous areas between Dixie National Forest and Zion National Park.
The county was established in 1852 with St. George as its capital, taking its name from the first President of the United States, George Washington.
The region preserves Native American heritage through local museums and educational programs, while maintaining strong connections to pioneer settlement traditions.
The county provides extensive municipal services through multiple administrative offices in St. George, serving communities like Hurricane, Ivins, and La Verkin.
The territory recorded a remarkable economic performance, ranking fifth among all United States counties for employment growth rate increases.
Location: Utah
Inception: 1852
Capital city: St. George
Shares border with: Iron County, Kane County, Mohave County, Lincoln County
Website: http://washco.state.ut.us
GPS coordinates: 37.28000,-113.52000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:07
The Narrows
50.8 km
St. George Utah Temple
20.6 km
Snow Canyon State Park
13.7 km
Zion Canyon
46.8 km
Sand Hollow State Park
22.3 km
Tuacahn
15.9 km
Kolob Arch
35.7 km
The Great White Throne
51.3 km
The Subway
41.7 km
Gunlock State Park
22.1 km
Santa Clara Volcano
9.7 km
Quail Creek State Park
15.4 km
Red Cliffs National Conservation Area
14.1 km
Mountain Meadows
24.3 km
Brigham Young Winter Home and Office
19.6 km
Court of the Patriarchs
49.4 km
Kolob Reservoir
45.1 km
Beaver Dam Wash National Conservation Area
44.4 km
Horse Ranch Mountain
38.8 km
Signal Peak
5.1 km
Pine Valley Chapel and Tithing Office
12.5 km
Canaan Mountain Wilderness
52.5 km
Hurricane Mesa
27.7 km
Zion Wilderness
42 km
Blackridge Wilderness
26.9 km
Jacob Hamblin House
20.5 km
Weeping Rock
51.7 km
Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness
9.1 kmReviews
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