Recent News
The Town of Washington staff strives to keep you updated on all matters related to your community. If you do not find the information you need, please contact our office and we will gladly assist you! Subscribe today and receive up to the minute News and important Alerts delivered straight to your inbox.
Message from the Mayor
11/27/2019
Historic Washington Fights for its Life
The Town of Washington has, in past years, survived financial disaster where other Louisiana small towns have not been so lucky. This limited success has...
Public Notice
10/1/2019
The Town of Washington Museum and Tourist Center is closed until further notice.
Please visit the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center
Monday-Saturday
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
(337) 948-8004
978 Kennerson...
New Town of Washington Business Office Hours
8/28/2019
Please note our new business office hours effective October 1, 2019:
MONDAY-FRIDAY
OPEN: 9 AM-3 PM
CLOSED FOR LUMCH: 12-1 PM
Tricentennial Tasters’ Social: Great food. Great company. Great Cause.
8/28/2019
Mark your calendar for Friday, November 1 at 7 p.m for the Tricentennial Tasters’ Social. That evening at the Wolff Banquet and Reception Center, many of the area’s best chefs will be preparing a...
On-Call Utility Personnel
6/6/2019
Have a utilities emergency after hours? Please call the Washington Police Department at 337-826-3305 for Utility Department on call Personnel.
Town of Washington Telephone Broadcast System
6/6/2019
The Town of Washington is equipped with a telephone broadcast system. Water and utility outages, closures, alerts, and special event announcements are sent in real time to your home or cell...
Town of Washington Tricentennial
6/6/2019
The Washington Tricentennial Commission is looking at ways to celebrate the 300th anniversary of settlement here in 2020.
Reunions of families, school classes, and church congregations are among...
Bring Back Old Main Street Festival
5/21/2019
The Tricentennial Commission is considering bringing back the Main Street festival that was held in Washington each fall for a number of years. The festival offered music, food booths, games, and...
Scholarships Again Available
5/21/2019
The Steamboat City Association will offer two scholarships to graduating high school senior who live in or near Washington and who intend to continue their education in a college, university,...
Town Places in State Cleanest Contest
5/21/2019
Washington placed third among cities of its size in the statewide Cleanest City Contest. 2018 winner Marion (Union Parish) again took first; Loreauville (Iberia Parish) took...