Washburn County is located in northwest Wisconsin and was created in 1883 from Burnett County.  Washburn County was named after Cadwallader C. Washburn, a Civil War Colonel of the 2nd Wisconsin Cavalry, Wisconsin Governor, U.S. Congressman, and President of the Wisconsin State Historical Society. 

The county seat is Shell Lake.

Population:    16,466 (2003 estimate)

Land Area:     810 square miles

Information Links

• Washburn County Website
• U.S. Census Bureau Quick Facts - Washburn County

Municipalities in Washburn County

Barronett, Town of

Bashaw, Town of

Bass Lake, Town of

Beaver Brook, Town of

Birchwood,Town of

Birchwood, Village of

Brooklyn, Town of

Casey, Town of

Chicog, Town of

Crystal, Town of

Evergreen, Town of

Frog Creek, Town of

Gull Lake, Town of

Long Lake, Town of

Madge, Town of

Minong, Town of

Minong, Village of
Sarona, Town of

Shell Lake, City of

Spooner, City of

Spooner, Town of

Springbrook, Town of

Stinnett, Town of

Stone Lake, Town of

Trego, Town of

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