Washington County

Worth the stop.

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

Brenham

Brenham, the county seat, is situated in the east central part of Washington County which is home to more than 120 historic sites and markers, many from the Texas Revolution…

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Cities in Washington County

Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Burton

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

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Independence

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

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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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Simple trips are often the best.

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

Washington

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

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