Washington County, County in Kansas, United States
Description
Washington County is a rural county in northern Kansas covering about 900 square miles of prairie and rolling terrain. The city of Washington serves as its administrative hub with the courthouse at its center.
History
The county was established in 1857 and formally organized in 1873 as settlers moved westward. The Oregon-California and Pony Express routes passed through, shaping early growth in the region.
Culture
Rural communities here maintain strong connections to farming through local events and markets where residents gather to share their agricultural way of life.
Practical
The best time to visit is during warmer months when the landscape is green and local events take place. The area is easy to explore by car, as main roads connect the small towns and rural areas throughout the county.
Did you know?
A major oil pipeline runs through the county, linking this rural area to national energy networks in an unexpected way. This infrastructure shows how farmland regions play a role in continental transportation systems.
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Rock Creek Station
34.8 km
Site No. JF00-072
32.2 km
County Line Bowstring
43.6 km
Republican River Pegram Truss
46.3 km
Charles W. Van De Mark House
34.7 km
Bankers Loan and Trust Company Building
54.2 km
Cloud County Courthouse
54.4 km
Cloud County Veterans Memorial
54.5 km
Clay County Courthouse
47.2 km
Belleville High School
45.7 km
First Commercial Bank
37.7 km
Clay Center Carnegie Library
47.2 km
Marshall County Courthouse
39.4 km
Colman House
37 km
IOOF Temple Building
38.1 km
Charles Koester House
39.1 km
Anna C. Diller Opera House
37.1 km
Washington County Courthouse
4.7 km
Jefferson County Courthouse
38 km
Woral C. Smith Lime Kiln and Limestone House
45.3 km
Republic County Courthouse
45.4 km
Fairbury Public Library
38.3 km
Lake Bridenthal House
51.6 km
Koester Block Historic District
39.1 km
Alcove Springs Park
36.7 km
Hollenberg Pony Express Station
24.6 km
Weaver Hotel
32.5 km
Bonham Theatre
38.1 km
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