Washington County, TX towns, county seat, courthouse, vintage maps. (original) (raw)

Texas | Counties 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

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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.

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
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Washington County Vintage Maps

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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