Washington County is a regional economic, educational, and cultural hub in the Northwest Arkansas region. Created as Arkansas's 17th county on November 30, 1848, Washington County has 13 incorporated municipalities, including Fayetteville, the county seat and Springdale. The county is also the site of small towns, bedroom communities, and unincorporated places. The county is named for George Washington, the first President of the United States
Elm Springs is a city in Benton and Washington Counties, Arkansas, United States. The community is located between the Boston Mountains and the Springfield Plateau within the Ozark Mountains. Initially a community surrounding a spring-fed mill, the community flourished even after the mill's destruction during the Civil War.
Farmington is a city in Washington County, Arkansas, United States. The community is nestled in a valley among the Boston Mountains, a subset of the Ozark Mountains. Although the first settlers came from the Deep South in 1828, the community did not incorporate until 1946. Located immediately west of Fayetteville in the Northwest Arkansas metropolitan statistical area, Farmington has been experiencing a population boom in recent years, as indicated by a 66% growth in population between the 2000 and 2010 censuses. It has been characterized as a bedroom community by the University of Arkansas Community Design Center.
Fayetteville is the third-largest city in Arkansas and county seat of Washington County. The city is on the outskirts of the Boston Mountains, deep within the Ozarks. Known as Washington until 1829, the city was named after Fayetteville, Tennessee, from which many of the settlers had come. It was incorporated on November 3, 1836 and was rechartered in 1867. The four-county Northwest Arkansas Metropolitan Statistical Area is ranked 105th in terms of population in the United States with 463,204 in 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau. The city had a population of 73,580 at the 2010 Census.
Johnson is a city in Washington County, Arkansas, United States. The community is located on the Springfield Plateau deep in the Ozark Mountains and is surrounded by valleys and natural springs. Early settlers took advantage of these natural features and formed an economy based on mining lime, the Johnson Mill and trout. Although a post office was opened in the community in 1887, Johnson did not incorporate until it required the development of a city government to provide utility services in 1961. Located between Fayetteville and Springdale in the heart of the rapidly growing Northwest Arkansas metropolitan statistical area, Johnson has been experiencing a population and building boom in recent years, as indicated by a 46% growth in population between the 2000 and 2010 censuses.
Tontitown is a city in Washington County, Arkansas, United States. The community is located in the Ozark Mountains and was founded by Italian settlers in 1898. Known for its grapes and wines, Tontitown has hosted the Tontitown Grape Festival continuously since 1898. It is part of the Northwest Arkansas region, serving as a bedroom community for larger neighbors Fayetteville and Springdale. The town experienced a 160% growth in population between the 2000 and 2010 censuses.
Maysville is an unincorporated community in Benton County, Arkansas, United States. It is the westernmost settlement in the state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, its population is 130.
Savoy is an unincorporated community in Litteral Township, Washington County, Arkansas, United States. It is located on County Route 845 east of Lake Wedington. The Ozark National Forest is just west of the community. The Savoy area is marked with bluffs and streams. A distinctive feature is the dam on Clear Creek where a flour mill was once in operation. Savoy had a post office and businesses that no longer exist.
Combs is an unincorporated community in southern Madison County, Arkansas, United States. It is located on Arkansas Highway 16 at the southern terminus of AR 295. The community is within the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest and just south of the upper White River. The community of Brashears is about two miles east on route 16.
Strickler is an unincorporated community in Cove Creek Township, Washington County, Arkansas, United States. It is located on Arkansas Highway 265, northwest of Devil's Den State Park.
Sexton is a former community in Dutch Mills Township, Washington County, Arkansas, United States. The community was located on a tributary of the Baron Fork approximately one-half mile east of the Arkansas - Oklahoma state line.
Harris is an unincorporated community in Elkins Township, Washington County, Arkansas, United States. It is located east of Fayetteville and within the city limits of Elkins near Arkansas Highway 16.
Evansville is an unincorporated community in southwest Washington County, Arkansas, United States. It is located on Arkansas Highway 59 near the Oklahoma state line.
Hogeye is an unincorporated community in Valley Township, Washington County, Arkansas, United States. It is located on Arkansas Highway 265 and Arkansas Highway 156.
Hubbard is an unincorporated community in Valley Township, Washington County, Arkansas, United States. It is located near the intersection of Washington County Road 21 and Hubbard Road.
Blackburn is an unincorporated community in Lee's Creek Township, Washington County, Arkansas, United States. It is located on Arkansas Highway 74, northeast of Devil's Den State Park.
Pitkin Corner is an unincorporated community in West Fork Township, Washington County, Arkansas, United States. It is located on Washington County Road 35 west of the Woolsey Bridge.
Arnett is an unincorporated community in White River Township, Washington County, Arkansas, United States. It is located on Arkansas Highway 74.
Viney Grove is an unincorporated community in Marrs Hill Township, Washington County, Arkansas, United States. It is located north of Prairie Grove and Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park along County Road 37.
Tolu is an unincorporated community in Vineyard Township in western Washington County, Arkansas, United States. It is located at the intersection of Highway 59 and Bellamy Road about one half mile from the Arkansas - Oklahoma border. The community of Evansville lies approximately 1.3 miles to the south, across Evansville Creek.
