Washington (Missouri)
Franklin County
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Washington is a city in Franklin County in the eastern part of the U.S. state of Missouri and is part of the metropolitan area of Greater St. Louis. The population was 13,243 (2000 ). Washington was the location of the third season of the American television series Town Haul.
Geography
Washington is located on the banks of the Missouri River near St. Louis above.
The U.S. Bureau of Statistics (United States Census Bureau) are the city's area of 23.4 km ². 22.1 km ² of which are land area and 1.3 km ² waters.
History
The city is named after George Washington and was already inhabited during the reign of the Spanish Empire. Originally called the city of St. John 's Settlement and housed a Spanish supply depot named San Juan del Misuri ( 1796-1803 ). Family and entourage of Daniel Boone finally settled in the area from 1799. Since 1814 reversed a ferry across the Missouri River and the area became known as the Washington Landing. The urban development took place in 1827, the land sales began in 1829; the purchase price was refunded if the buyer built a solid dwelling on the acquired land within two years.
First, predominantly German emigrant families met in 1833 in Washington and influenced the local population crucial to take from slavery distance. Washington has a strong base of supporters of the American Union troops during the American Civil War; the city was during the war under the command of the troops of General Sterling Price. Washington developed over time to the center of the railway and steamboat transportation, and various manufacturing industries are still located there successfully.
Washington has the largest factory for meerschaum pipes worldwide.
Washington has a total of 445 listed buildings, this is unique in Missouri. Due to the historic cityscape, a major tourism developed.
Demographic Facts
Population groups:
Average number of people per household: 2.46
Twinning
In 1990, the city of Marbach am Neckar concluded a partnership agreement with Washington. There will be regular student exchange programs and visits take between two cities.