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Brenham

Brenham, Washington County

Marker Text

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.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description NE corner of the intersection of Business 290 at US 290, SE limits of Brenham.
Marker # 8304
Dedicated 1964
Size, Type Other - explain
Code cities and towns
Latitude, Longitude 30.164328, -96.368067

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