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Douglas County Genealogy Research

A map of Washington counties with Douglas County highlighted.

 

Information about Douglas County

Douglas County was created on November 28, 1883, out of Spokane and Lincoln Counties. It was named in honor of Stephen A. Douglas, a famous lawyer, political leader, and orator known for his debates with Abraham Lincoln. The county seat is Waterville.

 

HistoryLink essay on the history of Douglas County.