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Texas
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WASHINGTON
COUNTY, TEXAS
30° 12' 36"
N, 96° 24' 36" W (30.21, -96.41)
Population: 35,056 Est. (2016) 33,718 (2010)
Total area: 622 square miles (1,610 km2)
604 square miles (1,560 km2) land
18 square miles (47 km2) water |
Washington
County History
Created in 1835
as a municipality of Mexico
Organized as a county in 1837.[
Named for George Washington, the first president of the United States.
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Washington
County Town List
Cities, Towns &
Ghost Towns: History, attractions, landmarks, architecture, monuments,
museums, cemeteries, bridges, parks, vintage & contemporary images,
area destinations, hotels,
and forum.
County Seat - Brenham
Book Hotel Here - Brenham
Hotels |
Washington
County Vintage Maps
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Washington County
1907 postal map
From Texas state map #2090
Courtesy
Texas General Land Office |
Washington County
1920s map
From Texas state map #10749
Courtesy
Texas General Land Office |
Washington County
1940s map
From Texas state map #4335
Courtesy
Texas General Land Office |
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