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Washington County

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Chappell Hill

Settled in 1847, Chappell Hill soon thereafter had two institutions of higher learning. The small schools thrived a while, but faded in 1867 when the community was almost wiped out…

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Cities

Cities in Washington County

Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Independence

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

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Burton

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

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Washington

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

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Brenham

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

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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