Washington County, Minnesota Genealogy

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Parent County

 * 1849--Washington County was created 27 October 1849 from St. Croix County in Wisconsin Territory.

County seat: Stillwater


 * For a brief history of how Washington County was named, click here, then select Washington County.

Neighboring Counties

 * Anoka
 * Chisago
 * Dakota
 * Pierce County, Wisconsin
 * Polk County, Wisconsin
 * Ramsey
 * St. Croix County, Wisconsin

Civil War
Civil War service men from Scott County served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (within a regiment) that originated in their county. Listed below are companies or regiments that were formed from men of Scott County.


 * - 1st Regiment, Minnesota Infantry, Companies A and F.

Family History Centers

 * Introduction to LDS Family History Centers
 * Oakdale Minnesota Family History Center

Web Sites

 * Washington County, MN Genealogy Forum (GenForum)