Washington County, Missouri
Washington County | |
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![]() The Washington County Courthouse in Potosi | |
![]() Location within the U.S. state ofMissouri | |
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Coordinates:37°58′N90°53′W/ 37.97°N 90.88°W | |
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State | ![]() |
Founded | August 21, 1813 |
Named for | PresidentGeorge Washington |
Seat | Potosi |
Largest city | Potosi |
Area | |
• Total | 762 sq mi (1,970 km2) |
• Land | 760 sq mi (2,000 km2) |
• Water | 2.6 sq mi (7 km2) 0.3% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 23,514 |
• Density | 31/sq mi (12/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6(Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5(CDT) |
Congressional district | 8th |
Website | www |
Washington Countyis acountylocated in the southeastern part of the U.S. state ofMissouri.As of the2020 United States census,the population was 23,514.[1]Thecounty seatand largest city isPotosi.[2]The county was officially organized on August 21, 1813, and was named in honor ofGeorge Washington,the first President of the United States.[3]
History
[edit]The French explorers Renault and La Motte entered the area of present-day Potosi in 1722–23. However, no permanent settlements were made until 1763, when François Breton settled near Potosi and began to operate a mine bearing his name. The Bellview Valley, near Caledonia and Belgrade, was settled in 1802 by the families of William and Helen Watson Reed, their sons, Robert, Joseph, and Thomas Reed, William Reed's brother and nephew, Joseph and William Reed, Annanias McCoy, and Benjamin Crow. Washington County was officially organized on August 21, 1813, out ofSte. Genevieve County.
Geography
[edit]According to theU.S. Census Bureau,the county has a total area of 762 square miles (1,970 km2), of which 760 square miles (2,000 km2) is land and 2.6 square miles (6.7 km2) (0.3%) is water.[4]
Adjacent counties
[edit]- Franklin County(north)
- Jefferson County(northeast)
- St. Francois County(east)
- Iron County(south)
- Crawford County(west)
National protected area
[edit]Demographics
[edit]Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1820 | 2,769 | — | |
1830 | 6,784 | 145.0% | |
1840 | 7,213 | 6.3% | |
1850 | 8,811 | 22.2% | |
1860 | 9,723 | 10.4% | |
1870 | 11,719 | 20.5% | |
1880 | 12,896 | 10.0% | |
1890 | 13,153 | 2.0% | |
1900 | 14,263 | 8.4% | |
1910 | 13,378 | −6.2% | |
1920 | 13,803 | 3.2% | |
1930 | 14,450 | 4.7% | |
1940 | 17,492 | 21.1% | |
1950 | 14,689 | −16.0% | |
1960 | 14,346 | −2.3% | |
1970 | 15,086 | 5.2% | |
1980 | 17,983 | 19.2% | |
1990 | 20,380 | 13.3% | |
2000 | 23,344 | 14.5% | |
2010 | 25,195 | 7.9% | |
2020 | 23,514 | −6.7% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[5] 1790–1960[6]1900–1990[7] 1990–2000[8]2010–2015[9]2020 |
Largest ancestries (2000) | Percent |
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American![]() |
19.8% |
French![]() ![]() |
15.6% |
German![]() |
10.4% |
Irish![]() |
9.6% |
English![]() |
5.9% |
As of the census[11]of 2000, there were 23,344 people, 8,406 households, and 6,237 families residing in the county. The population density was 31 inhabitants per square mile (12/km2). There were 9,894 housing units at an average density of 13 units per square mile (5.0/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 95.47%White,2.48%BlackorAfrican American,0.66%Native American,0.15%Asian,0.01%Pacific Islander,0.15% fromother races,and 1.08% from two or more races. Approximately 0.73% of the population wereHispanicorLatinoof any race.
There were 8,406 households, out of which 36.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.60% were married couples living together, 10.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.80% were non-families. 22.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.60% under the age of 18, 9.80% from 18 to 24, 29.20% from 25 to 44, 22.70% from 45 to 64, and 11.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 106.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $32,001, and the median income for a family was $38,193. Males had a median income of $27,871 versus $18,206 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,095. About 17.10% of families and 20.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.40% of those under age 18 and 12.90% of those age 65 or older.
Religion
[edit]According to the Association of Religion Data Archives County Membership Report (2000), Washington County is a part of theBible Beltwith evangelical Protestantism being the majority religion. The most predominant denominations among residents in Washington County who adhere to a religion areRoman Catholics(36.73%),Southern Baptists(21.74%), andBaptist Missionary Association of America(16.86%).
2020 Census
[edit]Race | Num. | Perc. |
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White(NH) | 21,378 | 91% |
Black or African American(NH) | 610 | 2.6% |
Native American(NH) | 78 | 0.33% |
Asian(NH) | 40 | 0.17% |
Pacific Islander(NH) | 1 | 0.004% |
Other/Mixed(NH) | 1,180 | 5% |
HispanicorLatino | 227 | 0.97% |
Politics
[edit]Local
[edit]Republicans hold a sizeable majority of the elected positions in the county.
Washington County, Missouri | |||
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Elected countywide officials | |||
Assessor | Heather Eckhoff | Republican | |
Circuit Clerk | Ashley Gum | Republican | |
County Clerk | Jeannette Allen | Republican | |
Collector | Carla Zettler | Republican | |
Commissioner (Presiding) | David Sansegraw[13] | Republican | |
Commissioner (District 1) | Doug Short | Republican | |
Commissioner (District 2) | Code Brinley | Republican | |
Coroner | Steven Hatfield | Republican | |
Prosecuting Attorney | Josh Hedgecorth | Democratic | |
Public Administrator | Judy Gillam | Republican | |
Recorder | Jamie Miner | Republican | |
Sheriff | Zach Jacobson | Republican | |
Surveyor | R. Timothy Daugherty | Democratic | |
Treasurer | Phyllis Long | Republican |
State
[edit]Washington County is divided into three legislative districts in theMissouri House of Representatives.
- District 118 – Currently represented by Mike McGirl (R-Potosi) and consists of the northeastern part of the county and includes Cadet, Mineral Point, Old Mines, Richwoods, Tiff, and part of Potosi.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Mike McGirl | 4,757 | 100.00% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Ben Harris | 3,955 | 100.00% | +53.95 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Ben Harris | 1,316 | 46.05% | −53.95 | |
Republican | Michael P. McGirl | 1,542 | 53.95% | +53.95 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Ben Harris | 3,783 | 100.00% |
- District 119 – Currently represented by Nate Tate (R-St. Clair). Consists of the northwestern part of the county, including Pea Ridge.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Nate Tate | 535 | 98.35% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Nate Tate | 495 | 100.00% | +35.35 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Dave Hinson | 193 | 65.65% | −35.35 | |
Democratic | Susan J. Cunningham | 101 | 35.35% | +35.35 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Dave Hinson | 447 | 100.00% |
- District 144 – Currently represented byChris Dinkins(R-Annapolis). Consists of the southern parts of the county including Belgrade, Caledonia, Courtois, Hopewell, Irondale, and part of Potosi.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Chris Dinkins | 3,335 | 98.73% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Chris Dinkins | 131 | 70.81% | ||
Democratic | Jim Scaggs | 53 | 29.29% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Paul Fitzwater | 3,177 | 100.00% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Paul Fitzwater | 1,837 | 100.00% | −23.43 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Paul Fitzwater | 2,617 | 76.57% | ||
Democratic | Michael L. Jackson | 801 | 23.43% |
All of Washington County is a part of Missouri's 3rd District in theMissouri Senateand is currently represented byElaine Gannon(R-De Soto).
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Elaine Freeman Gannono | 8,440 | 98.60% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Gary Romine | 7,071 | 83.11% | +25.35 | |
Green | Edward R. Weissler | 1,437 | 16.89% | +16.89 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Gary Romine | 4,905 | 57.76% | ||
Democratic | Joseph Fallert Jr. | 3,587 | 42.24% |
Year | Republican | Democratic | Third Parties |
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2020 | 75.34%7,442 | 21.47%2,121 | 3.19%315 |
2016 | 61.34%5,681 | 33.91%3,141 | 4.75%440 |
2012 | 42.25%3,697 | 55.12%4,823 | 2.63%230 |
2008 | 31.08%2,993 | 67.05%6,456 | 1.87%180 |
2004 | 50.37%4,622 | 47.87%4,393 | 1.76%162 |
2000 | 42.93%3,536 | 49.90%4,110 | 7.17%591 |
1996 | 39.69%3,097 | 57.77%4,508 | 2.54%198 |
1992 | 39.60%3,049 | 60.40%4,851 | 0.00%0 |
1988 | 57.19%3,978 | 42.64%2,966 | 0.17%12 |
1984 | 51.46%3,460 | 48.54%3,264 | 0.00%0 |
1980 | 50.52%3,278 | 49.35%3,202 | 0.12%8 |
1976 | 47.00%2,855 | 52.84%3,210 | 0.16%10 |
Federal
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Roy Blunt | 5,083 | 55.41% | +15.32 | |
Democratic | Jason Kander | 3,516 | 38.33% | −15.13 | |
Libertarian | Jonathan Dine | 269 | 2.93% | −3.52 | |
Green | Johnathan McFarland | 179 | 1.95% | +1.95 | |
Constitution | Fred Ryman | 126 | 1.37% | +1.37 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Todd Akin | 3,486 | 40.09% | ||
Democratic | Claire McCaskill | 4,648 | 53.46% | ||
Libertarian | Jonathan Dine | 561 | 6.45% |
Washington County is included inMissouri's 8th Congressional Districtand is currently represented byJason T. Smith(R-Salem) in theU.S. House of Representatives.Smith won a special election on Tuesday, June 4, 2013, to finish out the remaining term ofU.S. RepresentativeJo Ann Emerson(R-Cape Girardeau). Emerson announced her resignation a month after being reelected with over 70 percent of the vote in the district. She resigned to become CEO of the National Rural Electric Cooperative.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Jason T. Smith | 7,473 | 77.68% | ||
Democratic | Kathy Ellis | 1,915 | 19.91% | ||
Libertarian | Tom Schmitz | 219 | 2.28% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Jason T. Smith | 6,186 | 69.70% | +10.33 | |
Democratic | Dave Cowell | 2,424 | 27.31% | −5.81 | |
Libertarian | Jonathan Shell | 265 | 2.99% | +0.83 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Jason T. Smith | 2,990 | 59.37% | −5.99 | |
Democratic | Barbara Stocker | 1,668 | 33.12% | +1.33 | |
Libertarian | Rick Vandeven | 109 | 2.16% | +1.09 | |
Constitution | Doug Enyart | 113 | 2.24% | +0.72 | |
Independent | Terry Hampton | 156 | 3.10% | +3.10 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Jason T. Smith | 732 | 65.36% | −2.73 | |
Democratic | Steve Hodges | 356 | 31.79% | +2.66 | |
Libertarian | Bill Slantz | 12 | 1.07% | −1.71 | |
Constitution | Doug Enyart | 17 | 1.52% | +1.52 | |
Write-In | Wayne L. Byington | 3 | 0.27% | +0.27 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Jo Ann Emerson | 5,868 | 68.09% | ||
Democratic | Jack Rushin | 2,510 | 29.13% | ||
Libertarian | Rick Vandeven | 240 | 2.78% |
Political culture
[edit]Washington County is one of only two counties, alongsideWebster County, West Virginia,to be carried byBarack Obamain either of his runs and still giveDonald Trumpover 80% of the vote in 2020.
Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party | |||
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No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
2020 | 8,047 | 80.56% | 1,804 | 18.06% | 138 | 1.38% |
2016 | 7,048 | 75.53% | 1,926 | 20.64% | 357 | 3.83% |
2012 | 5,071 | 58.32% | 3,417 | 39.30% | 207 | 2.38% |
2008 | 4,706 | 48.95% | 4,711 | 49.00% | 197 | 2.05% |
2004 | 4,641 | 50.57% | 4,459 | 48.58% | 78 | 0.85% |
2000 | 4,020 | 48.64% | 4,047 | 48.97% | 198 | 2.40% |
1996 | 2,259 | 28.78% | 4,315 | 54.97% | 1,276 | 16.25% |
1992 | 2,157 | 26.93% | 4,211 | 52.57% | 1,642 | 20.50% |
1988 | 3,240 | 46.29% | 3,744 | 53.49% | 16 | 0.23% |
1984 | 3,755 | 55.70% | 2,987 | 44.30% | 0 | 0.00% |
1980 | 3,439 | 53.19% | 2,873 | 44.44% | 153 | 2.37% |
1976 | 2,526 | 41.36% | 3,543 | 58.01% | 39 | 0.64% |
1972 | 3,818 | 63.14% | 2,229 | 36.86% | 0 | 0.00% |
1968 | 2,641 | 46.26% | 2,292 | 40.15% | 776 | 13.59% |
1964 | 2,286 | 36.91% | 3,908 | 63.09% | 0 | 0.00% |
1960 | 3,437 | 56.47% | 2,649 | 43.53% | 0 | 0.00% |
1956 | 3,383 | 58.70% | 2,380 | 41.30% | 0 | 0.00% |
1952 | 3,338 | 55.33% | 2,684 | 44.49% | 11 | 0.18% |
1948 | 2,200 | 47.98% | 2,370 | 51.69% | 15 | 0.33% |
1944 | 2,900 | 58.30% | 2,065 | 41.52% | 9 | 0.18% |
1940 | 3,817 | 56.92% | 2,881 | 42.96% | 8 | 0.12% |
1936 | 2,909 | 49.29% | 2,942 | 49.85% | 51 | 0.86% |
1932 | 2,246 | 40.40% | 3,275 | 58.91% | 38 | 0.68% |
1928 | 3,019 | 58.96% | 2,091 | 40.84% | 10 | 0.20% |
1924 | 2,397 | 54.42% | 1,955 | 44.38% | 53 | 1.20% |
1920 | 2,618 | 58.36% | 1,837 | 40.95% | 31 | 0.69% |
1916 | 1,657 | 53.80% | 1,394 | 45.26% | 29 | 0.94% |
1912 | 1,059 | 41.27% | 1,121 | 43.69% | 386 | 15.04% |
1908 | 1,753 | 56.11% | 1,330 | 42.57% | 41 | 1.31% |
1904 | 1,673 | 54.64% | 1,339 | 43.73% | 50 | 1.63% |
1900 | 1,751 | 53.60% | 1,500 | 45.91% | 16 | 0.49% |
1896 | 1,547 | 51.41% | 1,458 | 48.45% | 4 | 0.13% |
1892 | 1,200 | 47.54% | 1,303 | 51.62% | 21 | 0.83% |
1888 | 1,222 | 47.73% | 1,336 | 52.19% | 2 | 0.08% |
At the presidential level, Washington County was a fairly independent-leaning or battleground county for many years, however, it has voted increasingly more Republican in recent elections. WhileGeorge W. Bushcarried Washington County in2004,he narrowly lost the county toAl Gorein2000,and both times the margins of victory were significantly closer than in many of the other rural areas.Bill Clintonalso carried Washington County both times in1992and1996by convincing double-digit margins, and unlike most of the other rural counties in Missouri, Washington County was one of only nine counties in Missouri that favoredBarack ObamaoverJohn McCain.Obama won Washington County by just five votes in the2008election.
Like most rural areas throughout Missouri, voters in Washington County generally adhere to socially and culturally conservative principles but are more moderate orpopuliston economic issues, typical of theDixiecratphilosophy.[citation needed]In 2004, Missourians voted ona constitutional amendment to define marriage as the union between a man and a woman—it overwhelmingly passed Washington County with 81.37 percent of the vote. The initiative passed the state with 71 percent of support from voters as Missouri became the first state to bansame-sex marriage.In 2006, Missourians voted ona constitutional amendment to fund and legalize embryonic stem cell research in the state—it failed in Washington County with 56.48 percent voting against the measure. The initiative narrowly passed the state with 51 percent of support from voters as Missouri became one of the first states in the nation to approveembryonic stem cell research.Despite Washington County's longstanding tradition of supporting socially conservative platforms, voters in the county have a penchant for advancingpopulistcauses like increasing theminimum wage.[citation needed]In 2006, Missourians voted on a proposition (Proposition B) to increase the minimum wage in the state to $6.50 an hour—it passed Washington County with 81.47 percent of the vote. The proposition strongly passed every single county in Missouri with 75.94 percent voting in favor as the minimum wage was increased to $6.50 an hour in the state. In 2018, Washington County rejectedProposition Awhich would have made Missouri aright to workstate with 82.1 percent of the vote.
Missouri presidential preference primary (2008)
[edit]In the 2008 presidential primary, voters in Washington County from both political parties supported candidates who finished in second place in the state at large and nationally.
FormerU.S. SenatorHillary Clinton(D-New York) received more votes, a total of 2,345, than any candidate from either party in Washington County during the 2008 presidential primary. She also received more votes, almost double, than the total number of votes cast in the entire Republican Primary in Washington County. Washington County was Clinton's fifth strongest county in Missouri; she only did better inDunklin,Wayne,CarterandRipleycounties.
Education
[edit]Among adults 25 years of age and older in Washington County, 62.5% possess ahigh school diplomaor higher, while 7.5% hold abachelor's degreeor higher as their highest educational attainment.
Public schools
[edit]- Kingston K-XIV School District–Cadet
- Kingston Elementary School (PK-05)
- Kingston Middle School (06-08)
- Kingston High School (09-12)
- Potosi R-III School District–Potosi
- Potosi Pre-School (PK)
- Potosi Elementary School (PK-03)
- Trojan Intermediate School (04-06)
- John A. Evans Middle School (07-08)
- Potosi High School (09-12)
- Richwoods R-VII School District–Richwoods
- Richwoods Elementary School (PK-08)
- Valley R-VI School District–Caledonia/Belgrade
Private schools
[edit]- St. Joachim Elementary School –Cadet– (PK-08) –Roman Catholic
Colleges and universities
[edit]- Mineral Area College Annex –Potosi– A satellite campus ofMineral Area College-Park Hills.
Public libraries
[edit]- Washington County Library[17]
Government and infrastructure
[edit]ThePotosi Correctional Centerof theMissouri Department of Correctionsis located in anunincorporated areain the county.[18]The prison houses maledeath rowinmates.[19]
911
[edit]- Washington County Central Dispatch Center.Administrator (vacant)
- Dispatchers - approximately 14
Fire Departments
[edit]- Potosi Fire Protection District.Chief- Roger LaChance
- Firemen- 25–30
- Junior Firemen- 3–7
- Potosi House#1. 313 E Jefferson St. Downtown/South County Station
- Potosi House#2 State Highway AA Sunnen Lake Station
- Potosi House#3. State Highway E. Tiff Station
- Potosi House#4. State Highway 21. Northeast County/Washington State Park Station
- Potosi House#5. State Highway 185 North County/Indian Creek Station
- Richwoods Fire Protection District.Chief- David Hoffmann Jr
- Firemen – 36
- Junior Firemen – 1
- No. Of Stations – 1
- No. Of Trucks – 10
- Area District – Town of Richwoods, Parts of Blackwell, Fletcher, Lonedell, and Sullivan Zip Codes.
- District Highway Coverage
- State Hwy 47
- State Hwy A
- State Hwy H
- State Hwy T
- State Hwy WW
- Irondale Fire Protection District.Chief- Bill Byers
- Firemen- 15–20
- Junior Firemen- 3–5
- No. Of Stations- 1
- No. Of Trucks- 5
- Area District- City of Irondale
- District Highway Coverage
- State Hwy M
- State Hwy 8
- State Hwy U
- Belgrade Fire Protection District.Chief- Bob Hayworth
- Firemen- 5–7
- Junior Firemen- 0
- Number of Stations 2
- Number of Trucks 8
- Area District- City of Belgrade- Village of Caledonia- Palmer- Quaker- Delbridge
- District Highway Coverage-
- State Hwy C
- State Hwy 21 Bootleg Park @ Gildea Rd
- State Hwy 32 Iron County
- State Hwy DD
- State Hwy P
- State Hwy Y
- State Hwy BB
- State Hwy JJ
- State Hwy Z
- Council Bluff Beach-Camping Area
- Caledonia Fire Department.Chief- Charles Hampton
- Firemen- 15–20
- Junior Firemen- 1
- No. Of Stations- 1
- No. Of Trucks- 6
- Area District- Village of Caledonia- City of Belgrade
- District Highway Coverage
- State Hwy 21
- State Hwy 32
- State Hwy M
Ambulance District
[edit]Washington County Ambulance District. Administrator – Justin Duncan
- Supervisors – 3
- Paramedics / CCT-Paramedics – 25
- EMT-B – 14
- No. of Stations – 2
- No. of Ambulances – 7
- No. of Support Vehicles – 2
- Area District – All of Washington County
Law Enforcement
[edit]Washington County Sheriff's Office
- Sheriff – Zach Jacobsen
- Captain – Shannon Thompson
- Lieutenant –
- Sergeant – Christopher Barton
- Corporal – Garth Rogers, Joseph Jenkins, Scott Pratt and Amanda Randazzo
- Jurisdiction – All of Washington County
Potosi Police Department
- Chief – Michael Gum
- Captain –
- Lieutenant –
- Sergeant – Jonie Boyer
- Corporal –
- Corporal –
Missouri Department of Conservation
- Conservation Agent – Lucas McClamroch
United States Forestry Service
- Forestry Ranger – <VACANT>
Attractions
[edit]- Big River Access – Belgrade
- Council Bluff Lake– Belgrade
- Berryman Camp & Trail National Forest – Berryman
- Bootleg ParkBootleg Access– Caledonia
- Buford Mountain – Caledonia
- Hughes Mountain Natural Area – Irondale
- Bismarck Conservation Area– Bismarck
- Little Indian Creek Conservation Area – Sullivan
- Pea Ridge Conservation Area – Sullivan
- YMCA of the Ozarks – Shirley
Transportation
[edit]Primary state highways
[edit]- Route 8.Hopewell-Potosi
- Route 21.Cadet-Potosi-Caledonia
- Route 32.Caledonia-Bismarck
- Route 47.Lonedell-Richwoods-Blackwell
- Route 104.Blackwell
- Route 185.Sullivan-Ebo-Potosi
Secondary state highways
[edit]- State Route A. Richwoods-Sullivan
- State Route AA. Shirley
- State Route BB. Belgrade
- State Route C. Belgrade-Viburnum
- State Route CC. Blackwell
- State Route DD. Belgrade
- State Route E. Potosi-Cadet-Blackwell
- State Route EE. Sullivan
- State Route F. Potosi
- State Route H. Richwoods-Fletcher
- State Route JJ. Belgrade
- State Route M. Irondale
- State Route N. Sullivan
- State Route o. Mineral Point
- State Route P. Belgrade-Potosi
- State Route T. Richwoods
- State Route U. Irondale-Mineral Point
- State Route W. Bourbon
- State Route WW. Fletcher
- State Route N. Bourbon
- State Route Y. Viburnum-Belgrade-Berryman
- State Route Z. Belgrade
Airports
[edit]Railroads
[edit]- Union Pacific Railroad
Communities
[edit]Cities
[edit]Villages
[edit]Unincorporated communities
[edit]- Anthonies Mill
- Aptus
- Baryties
- Bellefontaine
- Belgrade
- Berryman
- Bliss
- Cadet
- Cannon Mines
- Courtois
- Cruise Mill
- Delbridge
- Ebo
- Fertile
- Floyd
- French Town
- Frogtown
- Happy Hollow
- Hopewell
- Horton Town
- Hulsey
- Hurricane
- Latty
- Levy
- Maryden
- Northcut
- Old Mines
- Peoria
- Quaker
- Rabbitville
- Racola
- Richwoods
- Robidoux
- Shibboleth
- Shirley
- Summit
- Sunlight
- Theabeau Town
- Tiff
Townships
[edit]See also
[edit]References
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External links
[edit]- Digitized 1930 Plat Book of Washington CountyArchivedAugust 16, 2011, at theWayback MachinefromUniversity of MissouriDivision of Special Collections, Archives, and Rare Books