Washington County, Ohio County in southeastern Ohio along the Ohio River; county seat Marietta, historic early settlement, mixed rural economy, and several notable historical and recreational sites.
Washington County, Oklahoma: overview, history, economy and landmarks Washington County, Oklahoma Washington County is a small county in northeastern Oklahoma, anchored by the city of Bartlesville; known for its oil heritage, cultural sites like Price Tower, and a mixed economy…
Washington County, Oregon County in northwest Oregon within the Portland metropolitan area. Centered on Hillsboro, it combines suburban communities, high‑tech industry, agriculture in the Tualatin Valley, p…
Washington County, Texas County in east-central Texas with county seat Brenham. Known for Washington-on-the-Brazos historic site, Blue Bell Creameries, agriculture and wildflower scenery. Population was 33…
Washington County, Vermont Central Vermont county whose seat is Montpelier, the least populous U.S. state capital; a mix of small cities, rural landscapes, government services, light industry and outdoor rec…
Washington County, Wisconsin: overview, geography, history and attractions Washington County, Wisconsin County in southeastern Wisconsin combining agricultural countryside, small towns and suburban communities; county seat West Bend; notable for glacial landscapes, parks, trails, loc…
Washington Dulles International Airport Major public airport serving the Washington, D.C. area. Noted for its mid‑century terminal by Eero Saarinen, international connections, and role as a principal gateway for the nati…
Washington Heights, Chicago — South Side community area Washington Heights, Chicago Washington Heights is a predominantly residential community area on Chicago's far South Side. This entry summarizes its location, history, housing, transit links, civic life, demog…
Washington Hilton — history, architecture, and notable events Washington Hilton A concise encyclopedic overview of the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C., covering its location, architecture, uses, and the 1981 assassination attempt that made it widely know…
Washington Parish, Louisiana County-equivalent parish in southeastern Louisiana; seat at Franklinton, founded 1819. Rural area with forests, small towns (Bogalusa, Franklinton), timber and agricultural economy…
Washington Park, Chicago A South Side Chicago community area centered on a 372-acre public park, noted for its cultural institutions, historic landscape, recreational facilities and role in the city’s civi…
Washington Square Park (Chicago) A small, historic public park in Chicago known as Bughouse Square, famed for open‑air debates, free‑speech gatherings and an annual re‑creation of its soapbox tradition.
Washington, Tyne and Wear Planned new town in the north‑east of England, in the City of Sunderland and Tyne and Wear; known for Washington Old Hall, post‑war development, suburban villages, business parks a…
Washita County, Oklahoma County in western Oklahoma centered on New Cordell; rural, largely agricultural, named for the Washita River and organized at Oklahoma statehood. Population was about 11,500 in 200…
Washoe County, Nevada: overview, geography, history and key facts Washoe County, Nevada Washoe County in northwestern Nevada, home to Reno, Sierra Nevada landscapes and Lake Tahoe access. Covers geography, history, economy, communities, recreation and government role.
Washta, Iowa: small city known for extreme cold Washta, Iowa Washta, Iowa is a small Midwestern city (population 209 in 2020) noted for a record low temperature in 1912 and for its rural community character. Overview, climate, history, and n…
Washtenaw County, Michigan Washtenaw County is a diverse county in southeastern Michigan whose county seat is Ann Arbor. It includes major universities, suburban and rural communities, research-driven econom…
Watarru — Remote Anangu Community in the Aṉangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands Watarru Watarru is a small Aboriginal community in South Australia’s APY Lands, located at the foot of Mount Lindsay in the Great Victoria Desert and custodian of a large Indigenous Protec…
Watarru Indigenous Protected Area A 1.2-million-hectare Indigenous Protected Area in the Great Victoria Desert, managed by Anangu people under Tjukurpa, conserving desert ecosystems and cultural sites while address…
Watchet, Somerset: harbour town on the Bristol Channel Watchet Watchet is a small harbour town on the Bristol Channel in Somerset, England, noted for maritime history, distinctive coastal geology and a local museum preserving seafaring and arc…
Waterford Viking Triangle Historic quarter in Waterford City centered on medieval and Viking-era remains, including Reginald's Tower and the Waterford Museum of Treasures, with museums, streetscapes and arc…
Watertown, New York: History, Geography, and Community Overview Watertown, New York Watertown, NY is the county seat of Jefferson County on the Black River near Lake Ontario. This article covers its geography, history, economy, institutions, parks and notable fact…
Wath upon Dearne: town in South Yorkshire, England Wath upon Dearne Wath upon Dearne is a historic town on the River Dearne in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, known for its industrial past, community regeneration, and rivers…
Watonwan County, Minnesota Watonwan County is a rural county in southern Minnesota, United States. As of the 2010 census its population was 11,211. The county seat and largest city is St. James.
Watseka, Illinois — county seat and regional community Watseka, Illinois Watseka is the county seat of Iroquois County, Illinois. This article describes its origin, geography, local institutions, economy and cultural highlights within the rural eastern…
Waukesha County, Wisconsin Waukesha County, west of Milwaukee in southeastern Wisconsin, is a populous suburban and semi-rural county anchored by the city of Waukesha. This article summarizes its geography,…
Wavre (village in the canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland) Wavre, Switzerland Wavre is a small French-speaking village in the canton of Neuchâtel. Historically independent, it merged with Thielle in 1888 and today forms part of the municipality of La Tène.
Wayne County, Illinois A rural county in southeastern Illinois centered on Fairfield; established in the early 19th century and historically agricultural, Wayne County had 16,760 residents at the 2010 ce…
Wayne County, Indiana Wayne County is in east-central Indiana on the Ohio border. The county seat is Richmond. This article summarizes its geography, history, communities, economy, and notable cultural…
Wayne County, Iowa A rural county in southern Iowa, founded in 1846 and named for General Anthony Wayne; small population, agricultural economy, historic county seat Corydon and notable for quiet tow…
Wayne County, Kentucky Wayne County is a largely rural county in southern Kentucky with Monticello as its seat. It is known for its outdoor recreation, small communities, and historical ties to early Ame…
Wayne County, Mississippi County in southeastern Mississippi with a small, largely rural population; county seat Waynesboro. Known for timber, agriculture, and outdoor recreation; population was 20,747 at t…
Wayne County, Missouri — overview, geography, history, and recreation Wayne County, Missouri Rural county in southeastern Missouri in the Ozark foothills. County seat Greenville; noted for forests, rivers, Lake Wappapello and outdoor recreation. Population 13,521 at the 20…
Wayne County, Nebraska: overview, history, and local features Wayne County, Nebraska County in northeastern Nebraska founded in 1870, county seat Wayne; agricultural economy, Wayne State College, and local government and communities.
Wayne County, New York: geography, history, and economy Wayne County, New York County in upstate New York on the south shore of Lake Ontario, known for canal heritage, fruit agriculture, and small towns; county seat is Lyons.
Wayne County, Ohio Wayne County is a county in the U.S. state of Ohio with Wooster as its county seat. It is a mix of small cities, villages, farms, colleges and light industry with a history tied to…
Wayne County, Utah Wayne County is a sparsely populated county in south-central Utah, home to Capitol Reef National Park, scenic byways, ranching communities and the county seat of Loa. It had 2,778…
Waynesboro, Virginia Waynesboro is an independent city in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, adjacent to the Blue Ridge Mountains. It combines small‑city commerce, a historic downtown, and easy access to Sk…
Waynesburg, Pennsylvania Waynesburg is a small borough about 50 miles south of Pittsburgh; it is the county seat of Greene County, PA, with a 2010 population of 4,176. Known for its university, courthouse,…
Waynoka, Oklahoma: small railroad city and rural community Waynoka, Oklahoma Waynoka is a small city in northwest Oklahoma known for its railroad heritage, rural economy and local history. This article summarizes its location, development, economy, and nota…
Wayside Inn (Howe's Tavern) — historic inn in Sudbury, Massachusetts Wayside Inn A historic tavern founded in 1716 in Sudbury, Massachusetts. Often called Howe's Tavern and celebrated in Longfellow's Tales of a Wayside Inn, it remains open with a restaurant, gu…
Wazirabad Tehsil Wazirabad Tehsil is an administrative subdivision of Gujranwala District in Punjab, Pakistan, centered on the city of Wazirabad on the Chenab River and noted for industry and trans…
Weatherford, Oklahoma — city profile and overview Weatherford, Oklahoma Weatherford is a small city in west-central Oklahoma, county seat of Custer County. Known for Southwestern Oklahoma State University and the Stafford Air & Space Museum, it had 10,…
Weatherford, Texas Weatherford is the county seat of Parker County in North Texas, west of Fort Worth. Part of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, it is known for a historic downtown, Chandor Gardens, W…
Weaver, Kansas Weaver is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Kansas. This article summarizes its location, governance, historical context, typical characteristics, and resources for fu…
Weaverville, California Weaverville is a census-designated place and the county seat of Trinity County, California, known for its Gold Rush history, the Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park, and out…
Webb County, Texas: overview, geography, history and modern significance Webb County, Texas Webb County is a U.S. border county in southern Texas with county seat Laredo. It has deep cross‑border ties, a largely Hispanic population, and an economy shaped by international…
Weber County, Utah Weber County is a northern Utah county centered on Ogden. It combines urban centers, military and educational institutions, mountain recreation and river valleys along the Wasatch…
