Washington County

Washington County is an administrative division in northeastern Oklahoma that combines urban areas and natural landscapes. The territory includes several communities, with Bartlesville serving as the main county seat and administrative center.

The county was established in 1907 when Oklahoma became a state and was named after George Washington. Oil discoveries in the early 1900s transformed the region's economy and spurred rapid development.

The Price Tower in Bartlesville, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, shapes the town's appearance with its distinctive modern architecture. Visitors come to see this building and learn about the artistic heritage it represents for the region.

The county seat of Bartlesville connects easily to major highways and offers hospitals, schools, and government offices. From this central location, visitors can access most services and reach surrounding areas without difficulty.

The county maintains historical ties to the Osage Nation, whose heritage remains visible throughout the area today. Visitors can also find remnants of the early oil industry era from the 1900s scattered across the land.

Location: Oklahoma

Inception: 1907

Capital city: Bartlesville

Shares border with: Montgomery County, Tulsa County, Nowata County, Rogers County, Chautauqua County, Osage County

Website: http://countycourthouse.org

GPS coordinates: 36.74721,-95.98060

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:46