County News

January 6, 2020

PUBLIC NOTICE: Poffenberger Road Scheduled to Reopen in March 2020

HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 6, 2019) – Washington County Division of Engineering notifies citizens that due to additional necessary masonry repairs to the stone arch bridges, the reopening of Poffenberger Road at the bridges is now scheduled for March 2020. The posted detour route […]

December 26, 2019

Washington County Government Closed for New Year’s Holiday

HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 26, 2019) – In observance of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s day, Washington County Government offices will be closed on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 and Wednesday, January 1, 2020. County services will operate as listed below: The Hagerstown Regional […]

December 26, 2019

Washington County Government Closed for New Year’s Holiday

HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 26, 2019) – In observance of the New Year’s holiday, Washington County Government offices will close at noon on Monday, December 30, 2019 and remain closed through Wednesday, January 1, 2020. County services will operate as listed below: The Hagerstown […]

December 21, 2019

TRAFFIC ALERT: Sandy Hook Road Scheduled to Reopen Tonight

HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 21, 2019) – The Washington County Division of Emergency Services announces that Sandy Hook Road will open to all traffic by 7:00 p.m. tonight. Sandy Hook Road was closed due to a freight train derailment that occurred earlier today. […]

December 21, 2019

TRAFFIC ALERT: Sandy Hook Road Closed Due to Train Derailment

HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 21, 2019) – The Washington County Division of Emergency Services informs the public that Sandy Hook Road is closed effectively immediately due to a freight line train derailment. Sandy Hook Road will remain open to local traffic and emergency […]

December 18, 2019

Washington County Government Closed for Christmas

HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 18, 2019) – In observance of Christmas, Washington County Government offices will close at noon on Monday, December 23, 2019 and remain closed through Wednesday, December 25, 2019. County services will operate as listed below: The Hagerstown Regional Airport terminal and […]

December 16, 2019

Liberal Leave in Effect for Washington County Government

HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 16, 2019) – Washington County Government would like to announce liberal leave is in effect for all Washington County employees due to inclement weather and Washington County Public Schools operating on a 2-hour delay today, Monday, December 16, 2019. […]

December 12, 2019

Board of County Commissioners Adopt the 2018 International Building & Trade Codes

HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 12, 2019) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners officially adopted the 2018 International Building and Trade Codes and Local Amendments on December 3, 2019. Implementation of the 2018 codes and local amendments will go into effect on March 1, 2020. To […]

December 11, 2019

TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Quirauk School Road

HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 11, 2019) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Wednesday, December 12, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Quirauk School Road between Hells Delight Road and Mt Zion Road. The road will be […]

December 5, 2019

Governor Hogan Announces New Education Initiative

HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 5, 2019) – Washington County Government would like to share the information below regarding a new education package that Governor Larry Hogan announced earlier today at a press conference. Governor Hogan Announces “Innovation Schools” Accountability Initiative, Largest School Construction […]

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Experience the County

Agricultural Education Center

As the premiere rental facility in Washington County, The Agricultural Education Center has been the region’s choice location for tractor pulls, sales, trade shows, corporation picnics and the Washington County Ag Expo and Fair.

Black Rock Golf Course

This course takes you on a golf journey from its opening holes that are nestled in the Shenandoah Valley, to its spectacular back nine with scenic views of the Appalachian Mountains.

Hagerstown Regional Airport

Your local connection to hundreds of destinations! Hagerstown Regional Airport hosts many businesses and services and continues to play an important role in the community.

Parks & Facilities

We are responsible for maintaining all buildings, grounds and parks owned by Washington County, scheduling park pavilions and fields, operating the Martin L. Snook swimming pool, and operation and Scheduling of the Washington County Agricultural Education Center.

Recreation & Fitness

Are you looking for fun, affordable fitness classes for your entire family? At the Washington County Recreation Department, we offer a plethora of recreation and fitness programs for individuals of every age! From youth to adult programs, you can find the classes your family needs to get in shape—while still having fun!

Rural Heritage

At the Washington County Rural Heritage Museum you will learn about our region’s beginnings and history; in addition to how the rural and agricultural heritage continues to play a role in Washington County today.