Brenham in Washington County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Brenham

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, February 19, 2024

1. Brenham Marker

Inscription. Founded 1843. Named for Richard Fox Brenham (1810-1843), Republic of Texas patriot. Railhead and supply center in Civil War. Blinn Memorial College founded here, 1883. Center for farming, trade and manufacturing. Home of famous annual Maifest, colorful folk tradition. Historical sites marked.

Erected 1964 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 8304.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 30° 8.666′ N, 96° 22.112′ W. Marker is in Brenham, Texas, in Washington County. Marker is on Springwood dr near Market st. NE corner of the intersection of Business 290 at US 290, SE limits of Brenham. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brenham TX 77833, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. 100th Anniversary Brenham "Banner-Press" (approx. one mile away); Germania Mutual Aid Association (approx. one mile away); Milroy's Garden and Orchard (approx. 1.4 miles away); William H. Watson (approx. 1.4 miles away); Blue Bell Creameries (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Century Tree (approx. 1.4 miles away); Giddings Stone Mansion 1870

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(approx. 1.4 miles away); Giddings-Stone House (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brenham.

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, February 19, 2024

2. Brenham Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 57 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 20, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.