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Washington County

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There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Burton

Burton is a small, historic community located 12 miles west of Brenham on U.S. 290. The original community was situated two miles northwest of its present site of Yegua Creek,…

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Cities

Cities in Washington County

Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Washington

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

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Chappell Hill

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

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Independence

Independence was settled in 1824 by John P. Coles, one of Stephen F. Austin's 300…

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Let the road decide.

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

Brenham

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

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Events

Upcoming Events

Apr
11–12
Bluebonnet Festival
Chappell Hill
Apr
17–19
Brenham Maifest
Brenham
Jul
4
Fireworks on the Brazos
Washington
Nov
22
Christmas at the Depot
Burton