Welcome!!!
Washington County, Kansas is located south of the Kansas-Nebraska border and east of the 6th Principal Meridian.
U.S. Highway 36 runs east and west across the county. State Highway 15 runs north and south.
Washington County is made up of twelve cities/villages; Barnes, Clifton, Greenleaf, Haddam, Hanover, Hollenberg, Linn, Mahaska, Morrowville, Palmer, Vining, and Washington, which is the county seat. There are twenty-five (25) townships in the 30 miles by 30 miles that comprise the county.
As you browse through our county via this website you will become acquainted with our history; the past, present and our future goals. You will learn what Washington County has to offer, and become familiar with the information contained on this site that is designed to be helpful and answer a variety of questions.
You are encouraged to visit our community on a day trip, overnight stop, family reunion or weekend visit. You'll discover the diversity of the area, meet some friendly, interesting people and take home memories to last until your next visit to our area.
Hundreds of opportunites await the traveler or business firm looking to relocate within our boundaries.
To the left are the links to the various pages on our website. Hopefully, you will find the information you are seeking, learn what is available in Washington County and come back for another visit.
County Calendar
2010 Date |
Event |
Location |
| Aug. 29
|
Pony Express Festival
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Hanover
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| Sept. 6
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Labor Day
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Palmer
|
| Sept. 17-19
|
Great US Highway 36 Treasure Hunt
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Countywide
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| Sept. 18
|
FNB Fall Fest
|
Washington
|
| October 31
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Halloween Parade Parallel Street
|
Clifton
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| Nov. 11
|
Veterans Day Parade
|
Clifton
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| December
|
Christmas in Our Town
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Clifton
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The American
Legion Council and the Washington County Airport Board has
approved the sign and monument to be placed at the
airport. Drawings of Sign and Momument shown above.
Click for information on Veteran's Memorial
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Email Webmaster: Anita Childerston Updated April 15, 2010
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