Spokane County, County administrative division in eastern Washington, United States.
Spokane County covers 1,781 square miles of land in Washington state, with Mount Spokane reaching an elevation of 5,887 feet at its highest point.
The territorial legislature established Spokane County in January 1858, initially creating it from a section of Walla Walla County in Washington Territory.
The name Spokane originates from the Native American tribe of the region, whose name translates to Children of the Sun in the Salishan language.
The county maintains an online system for residents to access property information, tax records, and employment opportunities through its official website.
The Bigelow Gulch-Forker Road Urban Connector represents a major infrastructure project that has enhanced transportation networks across the county.
Location: Washington
Inception: 1858
Capital city: Spokane
Shares border with: Stevens County, Pend Oreille County, Bonner County, Kootenai County, Benewah County, Whitman County, Lincoln County
Website: http://spokanecounty.org
GPS coordinates: 47.62000,-117.40000
Latest update: May 29, 2025 15:26
The Davenport Hotel
4.5 km
Riverfront Park
5 km
Joe Albi Stadium
11.3 km
Spokane Falls
5 km
Lewis and Clark High School
3.9 km
Mount Saint Michael
13.2 km
Manito Park and Botanical Gardens
2 km
Monroe Street Bridge
4.9 km
John R. Rogers High School
9 km
Riverside State Park
17 km
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
2.9 km
Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge
25.2 km
Fox Theatre
4.6 km
Riverfront Park Carousel
4.8 km
Patsy Clark Mansion
5.1 km
Spokane River Centennial State Park Trail
28.1 km
Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture
5.4 km
INB Performing Arts Center
4.7 km
Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes
4.8 km
Benewah Milk Bottle
4.4 km
Fort George Wright
8.5 km
Bing Crosby Theater
4.5 km
Spokane Convention Center
4.7 km
Spokane County Courthouse
5.4 km
Mount Spokane State Park
40.1 km
Cat Tales Wildlife Center
21.3 km
Montvale Hotel
4.5 km
United States Post Office, Courthouse, and Custom House
6.1 kmReviews
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