Douglas County
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The Washington Territorial Legislature created Douglas County out of a portion of Lincoln County on November 28, 1883. It is named after Senator Stephen A. Douglas of Illinois. Stephan A. Douglas was also a famous Illinois lawyer and known for his debates with Abraham Lincoln. Located in North Central Washington with the Columbia River (Douglas County) forming its western edge, the county is bounded on the east by the Grand Coulee and the Columbia Basin Irrigation District storage lakes. By the 1870's ranching became the county's major industry. The county is known for its wheat farming and orchards, while it also profits from hydroelectric power generated by five Columbia River dams. Read about Douglas County in the 1900's... |
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Official Douglas County website
http://www.douglascountywa.net/ |
County seat |
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Population |
32,603 |
People per square mile |
17.9 |
Land area (square feet) |
1,821 |
Sheriffs office |
110 N.E. 3rd Street |
Superior Court |
203 S Rainier PO Box 488 Waterville, WA 98858-0488 |
District Court |
110 3rd St NE Ste 2 East Wenatchee, WA 98802-4879 |
Juvenille Court |
110 3rd St NE East Wenatchee, WA 98802-4846 |
County Clerk |
203 S Rainier PO Box 516 Waterville, WA 98858-0516 |
Health District |
316 Washington St Wenatchee, WA 98801 |
Public Transportation |
Link Transit |
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Current Level for Douglas County: High
1) For residential outdoor burning contact the Department of Ecology at 509-575-2490.
2) Contact your local fire district before lighting any fires. Additional restrictions may be in place. |
