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Washington County Courthouse
Brenham, Texas |
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1940 Architect - Travis Broesche Photos: Robert Deering 9/12/2002 |
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 1883 Courthouse Architect - J. N. Preston & Son |
COUNTY ORGANIZED: 1837
COUNTY NAMED FOR: George Washington, the first president of the United States.
COUNTY SEATS: Three - Washington-on-the-Brazos, Mount Vernon, and Brenham
COUNTY SEAT NAMED FOR: The Hickory Grove community changed its name in 1843 to Brenham in honor of Republic of Texas hero Dr. Richard Fox Brenham, who had practiced medicine in the vicinity.
COURTHOUSES: Four - 1844, 1852, 1883, and 1940.
STANDING: One -1940 Modern style limestone building.
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1940 Courthouse
Texas DoT Photo 1940
ADDRESS: 100 E Main St, Brenham, Texas