Washington County, Missouri

Washington County is a county located in the eastern portion of the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the population was 25,195.[1] The largest city and county seat is Potosi.[2] The county was officially organized on August 21, 1813, and was named in honor of George Washington, the first President of the United States.[3]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 762 square miles (1,970 km2), of which 760 square miles (2,000 km2) is land and 2.6 square miles (6.7 km2) (0.3%) is water.[4]

Things to See and Do

In the City of Potosi . . .


Potosi City Park
- City Mini Parks along Breton Creek
- Bilderback Park
- Valley Road Park

Mine au Breton Historical Society Properties
- Heritage Park
- Long - Banta House
- Museum
- Austin Store Building
- Casey Cabin

In the County of Washington . . .

Fourche Valley Golf Course
A Hale Irwin Company designed 9 hole golf course
nestled in the "Heart of the Ozarks" on Highway 8
just 8 miles West of Potosi
Beautifully maintained and open to the public

Mark Twain National Forest
- Over 22,000 acres of forest
- Lakes, creeks, and open pastures
- Hunting and fishing

Washington State Park
- Big River swimming access
- Canoe rentals
- Camping - from cabins to primitive
- Swimming Pool
- Picnic areas
- Scenic overlookl

Edg-Clif Farms and Vinyard
- Historic Farm Property
- Wine Tasting & Sales
- Winery & Vinyard Tours
- Wedding & Private Party Venue
- Landscape Flower Gardens & Organic Vegetable Garden

SayersBrook Bison Ranch
- Roaming Bison Herds
- Day Tours
- Banquets & Meeting Facilities
- Store featuring Bison Meat
- Weekend Retreats

YMCA of the Ozarks
- 390 Acre spring fed lake
- 85 room Hotel
- Nationally known conference & retreat center
- Cabins, Condos, Hotel
- Weekend programs
- Convenient stay packages
- Over 3,000 acres with Horseback Riding, Trout Fishing, Boating, Cycling, Hiking & More