Washington, Indiana
Washington is a city of 12,367 people in Daviess County, Indiana, founded in 1815.
Why visit Washington
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 9 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Indiana Theater, The Indiana Theater, Daviess County Courthouse and Dr. John A. Scudder House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Washington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Washington
Washington is a city in Daviess County, Indiana, United States. The population was 12,017 at the time of the 2020 census. The city is the county seat of Daviess County. It is also the principal city of the Washington, Indiana Micropolitan Statistical Area, which comprises all of Daviess County and had an estimated 2017 population of 31,648.
From the Wikipedia article Washington, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Indiana Theater
Cinema and theater · 0.6 mi
Theater and former movie theater in Washington, Indiana, United States
Museums and landmarks10
Daviess County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Courthouse in Indiana, United States
Dr. John A. Scudder House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Dr. Nelson Wilson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Jefferson Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Primary school in Washington, United States of America
Magnus J. Carnahan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Prairie Creek Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Archaeological site in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Indiana
Robert C. Graham House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Thomas Faith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Washington Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district in Indiana, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes9
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 0.5 mi
1515 East National Highway, Washington
Mo-We 09:00-03:00; Th-Sa 09:00-04:00; Su 09:00-03:00
History
Washington was platted in 1815. It was named from Washington Township.
The railroad was built through Washington in 1857. By 1889, it was a major depot and repair yard for the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad took over the line in 1893. During this time, the railroad employed over 1,000 workers.
On November 17, 2013, an EF2 tornado tore through the western edge of the city destroying 20 homes and severely damaging 20 others.
The Magnus J. Carnahan House, Daviess County Courthouse, Thomas Faith House, Robert C. Graham House, Dr. John A. Scudder House, Washington Commercial Historic District, and Dr. Nelson Wilson House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Washington, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Healthcare2
Map of Washington
53 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 24°F | 3.6 in | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 28°F | 2.9 in | 2.0 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 36°F | 4.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 45°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 56°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 64°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 67°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 65°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 58°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 47°F | 3.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 36°F | 3.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 28°F | 3.7 in | 3.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Washington 1 W Hcn (2 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
Daviess County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2011-06-23: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And (Severe Storm)
- 2009-04-22: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-09-23: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Green Airport (OTN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Montgomery 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Wheatland 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Plainville 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Bicknell 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Monroe City 11 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Vincennes 19 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Jasper 22 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
- Bedford 39 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Bloomington 49 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Evansville 51 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 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
- Daviess County Courthouse in Washington, Nyttend, Public domain
- Bedford Road 1210, Washington, Nyttend, Public domain
- City Hall in Washington, Indiana, Nyttend, Public domain
- Monument at the Daviess County Courthouse in Washington, Nyttend, Public domain
- Prairie Creek Site, Nyttend, Public domain
- Robert C. Graham House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Jefferson Elementary School south of Washington, Nyttend, Public domain
- Dr. Nelson Wilson House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Thomas Faith House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Dr. John A. Scudder House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Magnus J. Carnahan House, Nyttend, Public domain
- John Hostettler (4571700951), Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- John Hostettler (4572288872), Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- John Hostettler (4571690021), Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- John Hostettler (4571644979), Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- John Hostettler (4571664753), Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- John Hostettler (4572314190), Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- John Hostettler, Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
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