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Washington County

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Washington

Originally known as Washington-on-the-Brazos or Old Washington, the town was established in 1834 near the location of a Brazos River ferry that had operated since 1822. The town achieved prominence…

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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.

Brenham

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

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

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.

Independence

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

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Chappell Hill

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

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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