Whitman county in Washington state. Also known as the palouse
Greenville, Mississippi, is located in Washington County. It is situated in the northwestern part of the state, along the Mississippi River. The city serves as the county seat of Washington County and is known for its rich history and cultural significance in the Delta region.
Washington County, which exists in multiple states across the U.S., is known for various attractions depending on the specific location. For example, Washington County, Oregon, is recognized for its proximity to Portland and its thriving wine country, particularly the Willamette Valley. In Pennsylvania, Washington County is notable for its historical significance during the American Revolution and the Whiskey Rebellion. Each Washington County has its unique features, contributing to its local fame.
The largest county in Washington state by land area is Okanogan County. It covers an area of approximately 5,315 square miles and is known for its diverse landscapes, including mountains, forests, and rivers.
Tacoma is the county seat of Pierce County, Washington.
He isn't known for a food, but for thinking up over a 100 uses for a food, namely, peanuts.
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Washington County Idaho was established in 1879.
Washington County Museum was created in 1956.
According to the USGS, there are 163 populated places in the United States with the name 'Washington' as part of the name. 33 States have a town just called 'Washington'. Other places have different variations, i.e.; Washington Park, Washington Hills, etc.
The one-room log building known as Jefferson College was located in Canonsburg, PA and merged into Washington & Jefferson College, Washington, PA.
* Adams County, Washington: John Adams, the second president of the United States. * Asotin County, Washington: The Nez Percé name for Eel Creek. * Benton County, Washington: Thomas Hart Benton, a Missouri U. S. senator. * Chelan County, Washington: A Native American word meaning deep water, probably a reference to Lake Chelan. * Clallam County, Washington: A Klallam word meaning the strong people. * Clark County, Washington: William Clark, the co-captain of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. * Columbia County, Washington: The Columbia River. * Cowlitz County, Washington: A Cowlitz word meaning seeker (in the spiritual sense). * Douglas County, Washington: Stephen Arnold Douglas, the statesman and rival of Abraham Lincoln. * Ferry County, Washington: Elisha P. Ferry, the first governor of Washington. * Franklin County, Washington: Benjamin Franklin, the famous Founding Father, statesman, printer, and scientist. * Garfield County, Washington: James Abram Garfield, the twentieth president of the United States. * Grant County, Washington: Ulysses Simpson Grant, the eighteenth president of the United States. * Grays Harbor County, Washington: Grays Harbor on the county's Pacific Ocean coastline. * Island County, Washington: After the fact that it consists of just two islands, Whidbey Island and Camano Island. * Jefferson County, Washington: Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States. * King County, Washington: William Rufus de Vane King, the thirteenth vice president of the United States. (The county was "renamed" in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1986.) * Kitsap County, Washington: Kitsap, a chief of the Suquamish tribe. * Kittitas County, Washington: A Native American word of uncertain meaning. * Klickitat County, Washington: The Klickitat tribe of the Yakama Nation. * Lewis County, Washington: Meriwether Lewis, the co-captain of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. * Lincoln County, Washington: Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States. * Mason County, Washington: C. H. Mason, the first secretary of the Washington Territory. * Okanogan County, Washington: A Salish Native American word meaning rendezvous. * Pacific County, Washington: The Pacific Ocean. * Pend Oreille County, Washington: The Pend d'Oreille Native American tribe. * Pierce County, Washington: Franklin Pierce, the 14th president of the United States. * San Juan County, Washington: San Juan Island. * Skagit County, Washington: The Skagit Native American tribe. * Skamania County, Washington: A Chinookan word meaning swift water. * Snohomish County, Washington: The Snohomish Native American tribe. * Spokane County, Washington: The Spokane Native American tribe. * Stevens County, Washington: Isaac Ingalls Stevens, the first governor of the Washington Territory. * Thurston County, Washington: Samuel Royal Thurston, Oregon Territory's first delegate to the United States Congress. * Wahkiakum County, Washington: Chief Wahkiakum of the Chinook Native American tribe. * Walla Walla County, Washington: The Walla Walla Native American tribe. * Whatcom County, Washington: Chief Whatcom of the Nooksack Native American tribe. * Whitman County, Washington: Marcus Whitman, a Presbyterian missionary who was killed by members of the Cayuse Native American tribe. * Yakima County, Washington: The Yakama Native American tribe.