Washington, Indiana
| Washington, Indiana | |
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| City | |
Daviess County courthouse in Washington
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| Motto: "A City of Pride and Progress" | |
 Location in the state of Indiana |
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| Coordinates: 38°39′30″N 87°10′30″W / 38.65833°N 87.17500°WCoordinates: 38°39′30″N 87°10′30″W / 38.65833°N 87.17500°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Daviess |
| Township | Washington |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Joseph “Joe” Wellman (R) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.77 sq mi (12.35 km2) |
| • Land | 4.73 sq mi (12.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) 0.84% |
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 11,509 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 11,739 |
| • Density | 2,433.2/sq mi (939.5/km2) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 47501 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-80504 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0445496 |
| Website | http://www.washingtonin.us |
Washington is a city in Daviess County, Indiana, United States. The population was 11,509 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Daviess County.
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.
Washington is located at 38°39′30″N 87°10′30″W / 38.65833°N 87.17500°W (38.658207, -87.175111).
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