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.
Richland Chambers Lake is an excellent place for birders with fall and winter being the best time to see ducks, geese,Ba...
Founded in 1907 as the Brenham Creamery Co., the name was changed to Blue Bell in 1930 after a wildflower that grows in the a...
Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...
Riders are rewarded with panoramic views of Cooper Lake, rides through forest shade and many opportunities to view wildlife w...