Garfield County

Garfield County is an administrative division in southeastern Washington, with Pomeroy serving as its administrative center. The area covers a small region in a largely rural part of the state.

The county was established in 1881, and Pomeroy became its administrative center through a Congressional act in 1884. The town itself was officially incorporated two years later as the government seat.

The Main Street Park features a memorial monument recognizing Garfield County residents who participated in military service from the Spanish American War through Vietnam.

Visitors will find the main administrative buildings and local services concentrated in the downtown area of Pomeroy. The small size of the community makes it easy to explore on foot.

A major fire in 1900 destroyed half of Pomeroy's business district, after which the town was rebuilt with brick construction over two years. This reconstruction still shapes the appearance of the downtown today.

Location: Washington

Inception: 1881

Capital city: Pomeroy

Shares border with: Whitman County, Asotin County, Wallowa County, Columbia County

Website: https://co.garfield.wa.us

GPS coordinates: 46.43000,-117.53000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:23