Washington County is located in the southwest corner of Utah. It was named after President George Washington.

Area: 2,422 sq. miles

County seat: St. George

Economy: tourism, education, services, trade

Points of interest: Coral Pink Dand Dunes State Park, Dixie College, Gunlock State Park, Quail Creek State Park, Snow Canyon State Park, Zion National Park, Red Cliffs Recreation Site, St. George Temple and Tabernacle, Pine Valley chapel, Wells Fargo & Co. express building in Silver Reef, Jacob Hamblin home in Santa Clara, Brigham Young home in St. George.

Population:

1970 - 13,669
1980 - 25,-065
1990 - 48,560
1998 - 73,161

History for Washington County

Washington County School District
189 W Tabernacle
St George, UT 84770
Phone (435) 673-3553
Fax (435) 673-3216
Number of Schools: 24
Number of Students: 15,644

Washington County Library
50 S. Main
St. George, UT 84770
Phone: 435-634-5737