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Washington county is located in southeastern Ohio on the banks of the Ohio River with Marietta serving as the county seat. The county population on July 1, 1999, was 63,029, an increase of 775 over the 1990 census.

Situated in Ohio's Appalachian country, the county enjoys its scenic landscape. Contributing factors include portions of the Washington county is located in southeastern Ohio on the banks of the Ohio River with Marietta serving as the county seat. The county population on July 1, 1999, was 63,029, an increase of 775 over the 1990 census.

Situated in Ohio's Appalachian country, the county enjoys its scenic landscape. Contributing factors include portions of the [waynenf], the [muskiriv] and Veto Lake located in the southwestern part of the county. In addition, [i77] provides easy access to Cleveland or Columbus (via its linkup with [i70]).

The county sponsors a number of events throughout the year including the "Riverfront Roar", a powerboating extravaganza held around the 4th of July; the Washington County Fair, held Labor Day weekend and "THE" event of the year--the Ohio River Sternwheel Festival, held the weekend after Labor Day.

History buffs will enjoy the ambience of nine covered bridges scattered throughout the county as well as a number of museums including a mansion know as "The Castle." CODE left

Washington county is located in southeastern Ohio on the banks of the Ohio River with Marietta serving as the county seat. The county population on July 1, 1999, was 63,029, an increase of 775 over the 1990 census.

Situated in Ohio's Appalachian country, the county enjoys its scenic landscape. Contributing factors include portions of the [waynenf], the [muskiriv] and Veto Lake located in the southwestern part of the county. In addition, [i77] provides easy access to Cleveland or Columbus (via its linkup with [i70]).

The county sponsors a number of events throughout the year including the "Riverfront Roar", a powerboating extravaganza held around the 4th of July; the Washington County Fair, held Labor Day weekend and "THE" event of the year--the Ohio River Sternwheel Festival, held the weekend after Labor Day.

History buffs will enjoy the ambience of nine covered bridges scattered throughout the county as well as a number of museums including a mansion know as "The Castle."

Location: Marietta Ohio

Other Ohio Counties nearby:
(Athens) Athens County
(Logan) Hocking County
(Pomeroy) Meigs County
(Woodsfield) Monroe County
(McConnelsville) Morgan County
(Caldwell) Noble County

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