Cowlitz County is located in the southwestern corner of Washington State. It is bordered by the Columbia River to the north, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and the states of Oregon and Idaho to the south and east. The county seat is at Longview.

The county was formed in 1854 and is named for the Cowlitz Indian tribe, which inhabited the area. The county government is composed of three commissioners, each elected to a four-year term. The county is governed by a board of commissioners, which is responsible for setting policy and budgeting. The county also has a county executive, who is appointed by the board of commissioners.

The county is served by several state highways, including Interstate 5, US Highway 12, and State Route 4. The county also has an extensive public transit system, including buses and light rail.

The county is home to several parks and recreational areas, including the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds, the Cowlitz County Historical Museum, and the Cowlitz County Parks and Recreation Department. The county also has several golf courses, a ski resort, and a number of lakes and rivers.

The county is served by several school districts, including the Longview Public Schools, the Kelso Public Schools, and the Woodland Public Schools. The county also has several private schools, including the Columbia Christian School and the St. John's Lutheran School.

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