Washington County, County in Maryland, United States
Washington County spans across 468 square miles of land in Maryland, featuring numerous communities centered around the capital city of Hagerstown.
Established in 1776 through the division of Frederick County, Washington County holds the distinction of being the first county named after George Washington.
The county maintains multiple food assistance networks and community support systems, reflecting a strong tradition of neighbor helping neighbor throughout its communities.
Residents can access essential services through the 211 system, connecting them with local assistance programs for housing, food, and utility support.
The county contains several Civil War landmarks and agricultural regions, positioned within the Washington-Baltimore metropolitan zone while maintaining rural characteristics.
Location: Maryland
Inception: 1776
Capital city: Hagerstown
Shares border with: Fulton County, Allegany County, Morgan County, Berkeley County, Jefferson County, Loudoun County, Frederick County, Franklin County
Website: https://washco-md.net
GPS coordinates: 39.60000,-77.81000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:04
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
10.3 km
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
31.6 km
Burnside's Bridge
17.9 km
South Mountain
19.5 km
Antietam Creek
21.1 km
South Mountain State Park
18.8 km
Washington Monument State Park
19.5 km
Samuel Taylor Suit Cottage
36.2 km
Fort Frederick
18.2 km
Berkeley Springs State Park
36 km
Greenbrier State Park
17.5 km
B & O Railroad Potomac River Crossing
31.5 km
Gathland State Park
26.2 km
Gambrill State Park
30.7 km
Crystal Grottoes
16.1 km
Quirauk Mountain
27.6 km
Carrollton Manor
42.4 km
Cacapon Resort State Park
43.3 km
Harpers Ferry Historic District
31 km
Traveller's Rest
24.9 km
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Martinsburg Shops
20.1 km
James Rumsey Monument
18.6 km
Morgan Morgan Monument
36.1 km
Gap View Farm
28.7 km
Kennedy Farm
25.8 km
Hager House
8.1 km
Hagerstown City Park
7.8 km
Shepherdstown Historic District
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