Washington County

Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

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,…

Explore Burton →

Cities in Washington County

Pause when it feels right.

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

Brenham

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

Explore →

Let the road decide.

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

Independence

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

Explore →

Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Chappell Hill

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

Explore →

Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Washington

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

Explore →

Upcoming Events