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Independence, Texas

Independence was settled in 1824 by John P. Coles, one of Stephen F. Austin's 300 original families in Texas. It was first called Coles Settlement, the village name was changed in 1836 to commemorate the independence of Texas from Mexico.

The town square was laid out for the Washington County courthouse, but Brenham won a heated county-seat election by two votes.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Things to do near Independence, TX

Oak Hollow Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1 days...

Confederate Veterans Memorial

The Confederate Veterans Memorial stands in memory of the 670 men from Milam County who served in the Confederate Army during...

Grand Prairie Municipal Golf Course -White/Blue

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 3 days...

Navarro Mills Lake Boat Ramps

Navarro Mills Lake has boat ramps at 4 parks. Courtesy docks are available at some of the boat ramps. Swimming in the vicinit...

Meadowbrook Country Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...