Washington County Courthouse
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About Washington County Courthouse
Washington County Courthouse, at 110 E. Main, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 29, 1990. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Art Deco, as it does for 61 other Texas listings. It was listed as part of Brenham MPS. Five more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric courthouse in Brenham, Washington County, Texas. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 7 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
110 E. Main, Brenham · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
14 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Washington County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Washington County Courthouse
Is Washington County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 29, 1990 (Register number 90000447).
Is Washington County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Texas has 42 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Washington County Courthouse?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Washington County Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 7 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 40970685 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.