County Guide

Washington County

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

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

Leave room for the unexpected.

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

Brenham

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

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Burton

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

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Chappell Hill

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

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Washington

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

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Events

Upcoming Events

Oct–Nov
6–4
“Native American Heritage”
Washington
Nov
6–7
Christmas at the Mansion
Brenham
Nov
22
Christmas at the Depot
Burton