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Washington is a city in Daviess County, Indiana, United States. The population was 12,017 at the time of the 2020 census.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Washington
Washington is a close-knit town in southwestern Indiana, home to 12,881 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Washington holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.67 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,931 residents per square mile.
📰 Washington News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Washington Unique
- One of 18 places in the US named Washington — but the Indiana one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southwestern Indiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Indiana — one of 976 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 12,881.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Washington
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Daviess County Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Washington
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Washington
- Veale Elementary School
- Washington High School
- Washington Intermediate
- Washington Junior High School
- Washington Primary
- Washington Upper Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Daviess Community Hospital ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.