Washington County, county in Ohio, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 59,652 inhabitants. The county was created 236 years ago in 1788. Its county seat is Marietta.
There are 2 city/town in Washington County, OH. The largest city of Washington County is Newport with a population of 1,909. Other cities include and New Matamoras population 1,135
New Matamoras, City in Washington County, Ohio, United States of America
Washington County sits in the southeastern corner of Ohio along the Ohio River. The county has a population of around 60,000 residents. Here are some highlights of the notable cities and towns in Washington County:
Marietta
Marietta serves as the county seat and is the largest city in Washington County with around 14,000 residents. It was one of the first settlements in the Northwest Territory. Historic attractions include the Campus Martius Museum and Ohio River Museum.
Belpre
Belpre is a small city located west of Marietta with around 6,500 residents. It played a role in pioneer history and the Underground Railroad. Popular sites include the Farus House and the Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History.
Beverly
Beverly is a village north of Marietta settled in the late 1700s. It has around 1,500 residents today. Historic buildings along Water Street now contain shops, galleries, and restaurants.
Matamoras
Matamoras is a village west of Marietta with around 900 residents. It has historic buildings, antique stores, and river activities along the Ohio River. An annual Homecoming Festival takes place.
Lowell
Lowell is a small rural village northwest of Marietta with about 550 residents. It contains historic covered bridges over Big Run and Little Run Creeks that were key Ohio River crossings.
Washington County's river towns provide insights into Ohio's early frontier history and settlement.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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New Matamoras | City in Washington County, Ohio, United States of America | 1,135 |
Newport | City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States | 1,909 |