Washington County, Colorado

[Entering Washington County. Photo: J. Stephen Conn] Washington County, named in honor of the United States President George Washington, had a recorded population of 4,814 in 2010. The county seat is Akron, which began as a frontier town and was named for Akron, Ohio. Akron was incorporated in 1887.

Visit the Washington County Government website.

County Towns

• Akron
• Anton
• Cope
• Last Chance
• Lindon
• Messex
• Otis
• Platner
• Woodrow

Adjacent Counties

• Adams – west
• Arapahoe – west
• Kit Carson – southeast
• Lincoln – southwest
• Logan – northeast
• Morgan – west
• Yuma – east