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Washington is a city on the south banks of the Missouri River, 50 miles west of St. Louis, Missouri, and the largest in Franklin County, Missouri, United States. The estimated population in July 2021 was 14,916, an mass of 7% since the 2010 census. It is the corncob pipe capital of the world, with Missouri Meerschaum located upon the riverfront.

Named after George Washington after it came under American control, the town was first decided during the pronounce of the Spanish Empire. It was originally called St. John Meyer’s Settlement and was the site of the Spanish log fort, San Juan del Misuri (1796–1803).

Family and buddies of Daniel Boone settled the Place across the river from Washington, Missouri starting in 1799. In 1814 a ferry boat was licensed for crossing the Missouri River to the north and the treaty became known as Washington Landing. In 1827 a town was laid out, with sale of lots starting in 1829. The cost of estate was waived if the buyer could build a substantial home within two years. This encouraged many additional settlers.