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Washington County, Kansas

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Washington County is up in north-central Kansas, with the town of Washington as its seat. It’s mostly farmland with some gentle hills.

The county has a bunch of nice fishing spots, like Mill Creek. There’s this cool place called the Hollenberg Pony Express Station. It’s a real piece of Old West history.

Farming is still king here. U.S. Highway 36 cuts through. The population has been shrinking with around 5,500 residents. It’s a peaceful spot where agriculture is still at the heart of everything.

CategoryDetails
County NameWashington County
County SeatWashington
Population5,500
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesWashington (county seat), Clifton, Linn, and several unincorporated communities
Interstates and HighwaysU.S. Highway 36, Kansas Highway 9, Kansas Highway 15
FIPS Code20-201
Total Area (Land and Water)576 square miles (land: 575 sq mi, water: 1 sq mi)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Jefferson County, Nebraska (North), Gage County, Nebraska (Northeast), Marshall County (East), Riley County (Southeast), Clay County (South), Cloud County (Southwest), Republic County (West), Thayer County, Nebraska (Northwest)
Time ZoneCentral Time Zone (CST)
StateKansas
Coordinates39.76°N, 97.14°W
EtymologyNamed in honor of George Washington, the first President of the United States.
Major LandmarksWashington County Historical Museum, Rock Creek Park
WebsiteWashington County Website

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