Washington County Map, Texas, USA

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Map of Washington County - Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. Washington County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Washington County located in the map, major cities in Washington county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Washington County, Texas

Map of Washington County, Texas

Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Brenham. As per 2020 census, the population of Washington County is 35891 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 609 sq mi (1,577 km2). Washington County was established on 1836.

Facts about Washington County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionSoutheast Texas / Brazos Valley
County SeatBrenham
Named AfterGeorge Washington, first U.S. President
Established1836
Organized1837
Coordinates30.2140° N, 96.4030° W
Total Area609 sq mi
Land Area604 sq mi
Water Area5 sq mi
Population (2020)35,805
Population RankMid-sized county in Southeast Texas
Major CityBrenham
Main IndustriesAgriculture, Manufacturing, Tourism, Retail
Major AirportBrenham Municipal Airport (local)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForBlue Bell Creameries, Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, Historic downtown Brenham
Websitehttps://www.co.washington.tx.us

Top Attractions in Washington County, Texas

  • Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site – Birthplace of Texas.
  • Brenham Downtown Square – Shops, cafés, and historic charm.
  • Blue Bell Creameries – Ice cream tours and visitor center.
  • Antique Rose Emporium – Gardens and antique roses.
  • Brenham Fire Museum – Historic firefighting exhibits.
  • Washington County Courthouse – Historic courthouse landmark.
  • Peach Creek Vineyards – Local wine tasting.
  • Old Baylor Park – Historic university site.
  • Brazos River Access – Fishing and scenic river views.
  • Scenic Bluebonnet Drives – Spring wildflower routes.

Cities and Towns in Washington County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Brenham (county seat)City1790930.1669°N, 96.3977°W
BurtonTown30030.1805°N, 96.5958°W
BrenhamCensus Designated Place (CDP)1790930.1669°N, 96.3977°W
Chappell HillUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.1419°N, 96.2572°W
IndependenceUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.3208°N, 96.3494°W
WashingtonUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.3135°N, 96.1547°W
Gay HillUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.2346°N, 96.4541°W
William PennUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.1786°N, 96.6188°W
LongpointUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.1627°N, 96.5199°W
WiedevilleUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.0457°N, 96.2539°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Washington County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

  • U.S. Highway 290 - major east-west route connecting Brenham with Houston, Austin, and nearby counties
  • State Highway 36 - north-south corridor connecting Brenham with Caldwell, Bellville, and Freeport
  • State Highway 105 - links Brenham with Navasota, Conroe, and Central Texas communities
  • Farm to Market Road 389 - connects Brenham with Burton and western Washington County
  • Farm to Market Road 109 - serves communities in eastern Washington County
  • Farm to Market Road 1155 - provides access to Chappell Hill, Independence, and historic sites
  • Farm to Market Road 50 - connects Brenham with Independence and College Station areas

What are Neighboring Counties of Washington County

  • Brazos County (north)
  • Grimes County (northeast)
  • Waller County (east)
  • Austin County (south)
  • Fayette County (southwest)
  • Lee County (west)
  • Burleson County (northwest)

Distance from Washington County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • Brenham to Burton (Washington County), Texas - 12 mi (19 km)
  • Brenham to Chappell Hill (Washington County), Texas - 9 mi (14 km)
  • Brenham to Independence (Washington County), Texas - 15 mi (24 km)
  • Brenham to Navasota (Grimes County), Texas - 20 mi (32 km)
  • Brenham to Bellville (Austin County), Texas - 21 mi (34 km)
  • Brenham to Giddings (Lee County), Texas - 31 mi (50 km)
  • Brenham to Caldwell (Burleson County), Texas - 33 mi (53 km)
  • Brenham to Hempstead (Waller County), Texas - 33 mi (53 km)
  • Brenham to Bryan (Brazos County), Texas - 40 mi (64 km)
  • Brenham to College Station (Brazos County), Texas - 43 mi (69 km)
  • Brenham to La Grange (Fayette County), Texas - 47 mi (76 km)
  • Brenham to Conroe (Montgomery County), Texas - 72 mi (116 km)
  • Brenham to Houston (Harris County), Texas - 72 mi (116 km)
  • Brenham to Austin (Travis County), Texas - 88 mi (142 km)
  • Brenham to Waco (McLennan County), Texas - 116 mi (187 km)

Waterbodies in Washington County

Brazos River, Little Brazos River, New Year Creek, Mill Creek, Yegua Creek, Davidson Creek, Sandy Creek, Rocky Creek, Spring Creek, East Mill Creek, Caney Creek, Walnut Creek, Brazos River Watershed, Lake Somerville Tributaries

Best Golf Courses in Washington County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Brenham Country ClubBrenham30.1845°N, 96.3919°W
The Golf Club at BrenhamBrenham30.2088°N, 96.3756°W
Bluebonnet Golf ClubNear Brenham30.2059°N, 96.4217°W

Colleges and Universities in Washington County, Texas

Institution NameType (Public/Private)LevelNotable For
Blinn College - Brenham CampusPublicCommunity CollegeFlagship campus of the Blinn College District
Texas A&M UniversityPublicUniversityMajor research university located nearby in College Station
Prairie View A&M UniversityPublicUniversityHistoric land-grant university serving the region
Sam Houston State UniversityPublicUniversityRegional public university in Huntsville
University of HoustonPublicUniversityMajor public research university accessible to county residents

References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts - Washington County
  2. Texas State Historical Association - Washington County
  3. Official Washington County Website
  4. Blinn College
  5. USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)