County Guide

Washington County

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Independence

Independence was settled in 1824 by John P. Coles, one of Stephen F. Austin's 300 original families in Texas. It was first called Coles Settlement, the village name was changed…

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Cities

Cities in Washington County

Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Brenham

Brenham, the county seat, is situated in the east central part of Washington County which…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Washington

Originally known as Washington-on-the-Brazos or Old Washington, the town was established in 1834 near the…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Chappell Hill

Settled in 1847, Chappell Hill soon thereafter had two institutions of higher learning. The small…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Burton

Burton is a small, historic community located 12 miles west of Brenham on U.S. 290.…

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Events

Upcoming Events

Jul
4
Fireworks on the Brazos
Washington
Jul
4
Fourth of July Parade
Chappell Hill
Nov
6–7
Christmas at the Mansion
Brenham
Nov
22
Christmas at the Depot
Burton