Washington County, Texas Genealogy

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History
The town of Washington-on-the Brazos was founded in 1830. The creation of Brazos, Burleson and Lee counties led to the relocation of the county seat in Brenham in 1844. Part of Stephen F. Austin's Colony.

Parent County
1836--Washington County was created 17 March 1836 from a Texas Municipality. County seat: Brenham

Neighboring Counties

 * Austin
 * Brazos
 * Burleson
 * Fayette
 * Grimes
 * Lee
 * Waller

Web Sites

 * Family History Library Catalog