County Quick Reference | |
County Seat: Nashville | County Name: Named for George Washington, President of the United States. |
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Background (general information on the area to put it in the context of history)
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Washington County was formed on 02 January 1818 by Territorial Law [click here for more information]. The county's boundaries remained unchanged before statehood.
The following map shows the original size of the county at its founding (in red with yellow border) superimposed on a modern map.
Washington County in 1818 |
Census (click on a year below to view information on the population of the area)
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Date | Population | Change |
1818 | 1,705 | --- |
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