Washington County is a county steeped in tradition. The county includes attraction such as the Lincoln Homestead State Park, five miles north of Springfield, which is a 153-acre park on land settled by Abraham Lincoln's family. Beautiful scenery abounds in areas like Willisburg Lake, providing about 160 acres of boating and fishing.

Washington County is also home to many festivals. The Washington County Sorgham Festival is held annually on the first weekend of October, and offers a variety of activities for the entire family. The annual Mackville Harvest Festival is held the second weekend of October and involves the entire community in preparation for the many activities.

Washington County was formed in 1792. It is located in the Outer Bluegrass Region of the state. The elevation in the county ranges from 475 to 1020 feet above sea level. In 2003, the county population was 11,260 in a land area of 300 square miles.

Springfield, the county seat of Washington County, is located in central Kentucky's Blue Grass Region, 57 miles southeast of Louisville, Kentucky; 54 miles southwest of Lexington, Kentucky; and 183 miles northwest of Knoxville, Tennessee. Springfield had an estimated 2002 population of 2,701 persons. In 1993, Springfield was designated a "Hall of Fame" Kentucky Certified City.