Brenham, Texas
Brenham (/ˈbrɛnəm/ BREH-nəm) is a city in east-central Texas in Washington County, United States, with a population of 17,369 according to the 2020 U.S. census. It is the county seat of Washington County.
Brenham, Texas | |
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Washington County Courthouse | |
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| Etymology: Named in memory of Richard Fox Brenham | |
Location of Brenham, Texas | |
| Coordinates: 30°9′43″N 96°23′49″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Washington |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Atwood Kenjura |
| • City Council | City Council members |
| • City Manager | Carolyn Miller |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.03 sq mi (33.74 km2) |
| • Land | 12.98 sq mi (33.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 17,369 |
| • Density | 1,376.51/sq mi (531.48/km2) |
| Demonym | Brenhamite |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time) |
| ZIP code | 77833 |
| PO box ZIP code | 77834 |
| Area code | 979 |
| FIPS code | 48-10156 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409901 |
| Website | www |
Brenham is also known for its annual German heritage festival that takes place each May called Maifest, similar to Volksfest. Numerous German immigrants settled here in the mid-19th century, following the revolutions in German states in 1848. Brenham is also the Home of "the World's Largest BBQ Pit" on US 290 West.
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