Washington County is located in the southwest corner of Alabama. The county was established in 1800. The county seat is Chatom, Alabama. The county has a total area of 576 square miles.

Washington County is governed by a five-member county commission, elected from single-member districts. The commission is responsible for setting policy, levying taxes, and approving the county budget. The county is also served by a probate judge, sheriff, and district attorney.

The economy of Washington County is largely based on agriculture, with cotton, soybeans, and corn being the primary crops. The county also has a strong timber industry, and is home to several manufacturing plants.

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