Washington County

Washington County is an administrative division in southwestern Pennsylvania located between the Ohio and Monongahela Rivers. The area consists of gentle ridges with forests, farmland, and several small towns connected by country roads and bridges.

The administrative unit was formed in March 1781 during the American independence movement and named after the military leader who became the first president. The region served as a passage for settlers moving westward and grew into a center for farming and later industry.

Local festivals throughout Washington County celebrate agricultural traditions, with farmers markets, county fairs, and seasonal events highlighting regional products and crafts.

The courthouse in Washington offers public offices for documents, land records, and administrative matters open during regular business hours. Visitors will find parking near the center and can walk through the main streets of the town.

More than one hundred bridges cross the waterways in this administrative division, some dating back to the late 1800s and still carrying traffic today. Several older iron structures stand as historic landmarks and now serve as footpaths or bike trails.

Location: Pennsylvania

Inception: March 28, 1781

Capital city: Washington

Shares border with: Beaver County, Allegheny County, Westmoreland County, Fayette County, Greene County, Marshall County, Ohio County, Brooke County, Hancock County

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

GPS coordinates: 40.19000,-80.25000

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:01