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Welcome


Washington County, Nebraska, sits just north of Omaha.  The communities of Arlington, Blair, Fort Calhoun, Herman, Kennard, and Washington make up this progressive county.  The population of Washington County stands at about 20,000, with Blair serving as the county seat.

Whether you are visiting friends or family, passing through on business, or are planning to relocate to the area, we hope you will feel at home in Washington County.  Our communities enjoy great schools, Dana College, exceptional healthcare opportunities, growing and thriving businesses, and recreational opportunities for all ages.

The Washington County Courthouse is located at 1555 Colfax Street in Blair, Nebraska.  Mailing addresses for individual offices are listed under the Elected Officials button above.

We invite you to browse our web site to learn about our various County programs, services, departments, and offices, as well as helpful information on commonly asked questions.  Also available here are the agendas and minutes of the Board of County Commissioners.

Please contact the Webmaster if you have any questions, comments or suggestions on how we can improve this web site.

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About


Washington County Map
  • Area: 391 square miles
  • Population (2000): 18,780
  • County Seat: Blair
  • Towns:
    • Arlington, 1,178
    • Blair, 6,860
    • Fort Calhoun, 648
    • Herman, 256
    • Kennard, 371
    • Washington, 125
  • Schools
    • Arlington Public School, Arlington
    • Blair Community School, Blair
    • Fort Calhoun Community School, Fort Calhoun
    • Herman Elementary School, Herman
    • St. Paul's Lutheran Elementary School, Arlington

News


We've redesigned our website.

It features a new look and feel and more visitor-friendly navigation to allow you to access the most relevant information that fit your individual needs.


Courthouse hours

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday

District Court closed 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.

County Court closed 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM.

Drivers Exams now available Mondays 8:45 AM to 4:30 PM.


Offices Relocated

The Extension Office, the Probation Office, and Health & Human Services are now located at 597 Grant St.

The Planning and Zoning offices are now located on the first floor.

Veterans Services offices are now located on the third floor.

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