Washington County Local Guide

Get to Know Washington County

Washington County combines Hagerstown, small towns, rural valleys and mountain landscapes. Use this guide to find the right county or municipal office, arrange address specific services and explore local places.

The stone arches of Burnside Bridge reflected in Antietam Creek — Burnside Bridge at Antietam (official website, opens in a new tab)Photo: National Park Service

Established in 1776 and named for George Washington, this western Maryland county connects the Cumberland Valley with the Potomac River and South Mountain. Its communities carry stories of farming, immigration, canal trade, railroads and the Civil War.

Hagerstown is the county seat, while towns such as Boonsboro, Sharpsburg, Williamsport and Hancock offer different gateways to the surrounding landscape. This guide covers Washington County, Maryland, not Washington, D.C.

County History

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