History of Brenham
The area in and around present day Washington County was settled by members of the Stephen F. Austin Colony. The City of Brenham originated in from the Hickory Grove community, changing it's name to Brenham in 1843 in honor of Dr. Richard Fox Brenham, a local physician and Republic of Texas hero. The City of Brenham became the county seat in 1843 and was incoporated in 1858.