History

Last updated 22 January 2024

General

Books - Digitized and transcribed books about Washington County history, people and places.

Washington County Firsts - Some early first facts from 1832-1858

Early History in Washington County - Some early first facts from 1839-1858

Early Settlers from 1837 - Excerpts from Burrell's History of Washington County, Iowa (1909)

Birth of the Republican Party -1854 - Essay by Dr. Clyde A. Boice.

Medicine in Washington County - Information pertaining to doctors, nurses and the Hospital.

People

History of the Old Settler's Association - Excerpt listing 60 Officers and Members from original Old Settlers document (1877)

Washington City Officials from 1864 -1940

City and County Officials in 1964

Photographers of Washington County

Places

Washington's First Sale of Lots - 1839 - This information was published in the the Evening Journal, August 1939. It describes the first sale of lots in the city of Washington and lists the names of the purchasers.

Original Plat of Washington, Iowa - 1839 - This information was published in the the Evening Journal, August 1939. It describes the first plat in the city of Washington and includes a photograph of the plat.

1894 City of Washington Map

Washington Town Square 1950

National Register of Historic Places - There are 16 properties and districts listed on the National Register in Washington County, Iowa. This list is from Wikipedia. (Off Site)

Downtown Washington Historic Research Project - This website provides historic research information on the historic downtown district, including an interactive map, detailed Iowa Site Inventory forms and photographs. (Off Site)

Westside Residential Historic District - This website provides historic research information on the historic Westside Residential district, including an interactive map, detailed Iowa Site Inventory forms and photographs. (Off Site)

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