County Guide

Washington County

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Worth the stop.

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

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

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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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Washington

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

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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.…

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Simple trips are often the best.

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

Brenham

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

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Events

Upcoming Events

May
23–24
Brenham Summer Antiques Show
Brenham
Jul
4
Fireworks on the Brazos
Washington
Jul
4
Fourth of July Parade
Chappell Hill
Nov
22
Christmas at the Depot
Burton