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A city of 94 people in Arkansas
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Conserved land0.1%1 of 643 acres
Trails1.3 mi1.3 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map

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Goodlett Gin

Goodlett Gin

Building · on the Register since 1975

The Goodlett Gin is a historic cotton gin in Historic Washington State Park in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1883 by David Goodlett, and was originally located near Ozan before it was moved to the state park in the late 1970s.

3 on the National Register · 1 National Historic Landmark · #125 in ARHistoric places →
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About Washington

City in Arkansas, United States
1824Established
94Population
1 sq miArea
446 ftElevation

Washington is a city in Ozan Township, Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Washington had a population of 94. It is part of the Hope Micropolitan Statistical Area. The city is home to Historic Washington State Park.

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ZIP code71862
Area code870
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Health in Washington

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6better than AR·6worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Southwest Regional Medical CenterHope · 10.2 mi · ER
Hope Family Practice CenterHope · 9.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Washington · CMS · HRSAHealth in Washington →

Natural hazards in Washington

57
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Ice storms🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Washington →

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Washington has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 33°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

55° / 34°Winter
74° / 51°Spring
91° / 69°Summer
75° / 52°Fall
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Nearest: Hempstead County LibraryHope · 9.1 miles · 43 hrs a week

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