Why visit Washington
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include State Theater, Alexander Young Cabin and Blair House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 12°F, and about 25 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Washington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Washington
Washington is a city in and the county seat of Washington County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Iowa City metropolitan area. The population was 7,352 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Washington, Iowa (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Washington Community Center
Cinema and theater · 0.9 mi
2227 250th Street, washington
Museums and landmarks15
Alexander Young Cabin
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in Iowa, United States
Blair House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Iowa
CM and StP Railroad Underpass
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic bridge in Iowa, USA
Frank Stewart House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building located in Washington, Iowa, United States
H.A. Baxter Coal Company Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Nationally recognized historic district located in Washington, Iowa, United States
Jonathan Clark Conger House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic residence in Washington, Iowa
Joseph Keck House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
House in Washington, Iowa
Kurtz House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic residence located in Washington, Iowa, United States
McCleery Calendar Factory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic building located in Washington, Iowa, United States
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Smith Wildman and Jennie (Hearne) Brookhart House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in Iowa, United States
Washington Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Washington, Iowa, United States
West Side Residential Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Nationally recognized historic district located in Washington, Iowa, United States
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes12
Korner Kremery
Ice cream
202 East Washington Street, Washington
Mo-Su 12:00-22:00
History
Washington was founded in 1839 as the county seat of the newly established Washington County. In 1854 it became the home of a United Presbyterian College, which was dissolved in 1864. As of 2014, the town has celebrated its 175th anniversary, only 5 years behind the oldest city in Iowa, Dubuque, Iowa.
In 2016, the Guinness World Book of Records certified the State Theatre in Washington, Iowa, as the "world's oldest continually operating cinema theatre".
From the History section of Washington, Iowa on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship17
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare2
Map of Washington
73 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 12°F | 1.2 in | 7.5 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 15°F | 1.6 in | 8.1 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 26°F | 2.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 38°F | 3.6 in | 0.8 in |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 63°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 61°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 51°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 40°F | 3.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 28°F | 2.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 18°F | 1.7 in | 4.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Washington Hcn (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Washington County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-08-17: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-23: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-08-05: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2010-07-29: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2008-05-27: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Fairfield Municipal Airport (FFL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Wellman 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Columbus Junction 17 mi east, about 28 min by car
- Mount Pleasant 24 mi south, about 39 min by car
- Fairfield 25 mi southwest, about 40 min by car
- Iowa City 26 mi north, about 42 min by car
- University Heights 26 mi north, about 41 min by car
- Sigourney 27 mi west, about 43 min by car
- Coralville 28 mi north, about 45 min by car
- Tiffin 28 mi north, about 45 min by car
- North Liberty 31 mi north, about 50 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Washington iowa, Billwhittaker at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Woodlawn Cemetery Gates and Shelter, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alexander Young Cabin, Kepper66, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Winfield Smouse House, Kepper66, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Image The McCleery Calendar Factory, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Blair House (Washington, Iowa), Kepper66, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Smith Wildman Jennie Brookhart House, Kepper66, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Image The Baxter Coal Company Office Building, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jonathan Clark Conger House, Kepper66, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kurtz House, Kepper66, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CM & St.P Railroad Underpass, Kepper66, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Joseph Keck House, Kepper66, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Frank Stewart House, Kepper66, CC BY-SA 3.0
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