“Ain’t No Fib About Our Rib!” Contact us for all your catering needs Tel: 979-251-9900 • Fax: 979-830-0072
Best Barbecue & Ribs
In Washington County Bar-B-Que Hours 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Mon. - Sat. • 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Sunday
Visit us at www.nathansbbq.com
979-830-1619 Homemade Authentic Breakfast Tacos (over 13 varieties available)
Czech Kolaches Sandwiches Salads
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Texas Arts and Music Festival
OFFICE MANAGER Annell Meyer
The second annual Texas Arts and Music Festival will offer everything from folk, southern rock, blues, and country music to live mural artists and an art village Friday through Sunday, Oct. 20-22. The festival features four stages and more than nine bands in historic downtown Brenham.
RETAIL MANAGER Helen Nowicki PRINTING SUPERVISOR Clifton Green
cover design: Derek Hall
Nancy Carol Roberts Memorial Library
NAYLOR'S
WOOD FLOORS, LLC 979-836-3702 Established 1973 Showroom
979-337-7201 100 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy Brenham, TX 77833 http://cityofbrenham.org/library
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2111-B South Market 979-830-1494
Monday - Friday 10am-5pm Saturdays 10am-2pm Sizes Petite through Plus Downtown Brenham 114 East Alamo Find us on Facebook @BrenhamBoutique
Philips Veterinary Hospital
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The Banner-Press 2430 Stringer St. Brenham, TX 77833 979.836.7956 brenham360.com
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Annual Events These are the major events held each annually in Brenham, Washington County January — Brenham Uptown Swirl (Saturday on MLK weekend) February — Brenham Friendship Quilt Guild “Quilt Show� (2nd weekend, bi-annually) March — Texas Independence Day Celebration at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site (weekend closest to March 2) — Texas Ranger Day and a Big Star Texas Night (2nd Saturday) — Round Top Antiques Fair (last week) April — Round Top Antiques Fair (1st week) — Blue Bell Fun Run (2nd weekend) — Bluebonnet Festival of Texas in Chappell Hill (2nd weekend) — 29th annual Texas Co on Gin Festival (3rd weekend)
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Brenham’s License To Carry A Handgun Class
1,000's of county residents trained, tested and licensed.
Get your Handgun License Now! Complete classes and renewal information 979-836-0986 fclay1@swbell.net
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108 S. Douglas St. across from Must Be Heaven
New Patients Welcome!
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Museums & History TEXAS COTTON GIN MUSEUM 307 W. MAIN ST. | BURTON The Official Cotton Gin Museum of Texas keeps the legacy of cotton alive for all generations; open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Home of the 1914 Burton Farmers Gin – the oldest operating cotton gin in America; tours daily at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
BRENHAM HERITAGE MUSEUM 105 S. MARKET ST. | BRENHAM The corner stone of the Federal Building was laid on May 5, 1915 with a grand ceremony. Originally serving as the United States Post Office, this magnificent building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was eventually transformed into the museum you see today. The Brenham Heritage Museum is a local history museum located in downtown Brenham. Exhibits and collections reflect a focus on the history and culture of Washington County.
DOWNTOWN BRENHAM’S “MAIN STREET” DISTRICT 100 E MAIN ST | BRENHAM Come stroll through past and present, visit more then 40 shops and spend time relaxing in “WiFi” hot spot. Recognized as a National Register District, Brenham’s Downtown buildings reflect the town’s early history and charm. MUSEUMS continued on page 34
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Tours & Attractions BLUE BELL CREAMERIES 1101 S. BLUE BELL RD. | BRENHAM Come visit the “little creamery” in Brenham and learn all about how Texas’ favorite sweet treat is made! You can browse the Tour Center which is filled with historical Blue Bell pictures, videos, advertising and more. Of course no visit would be complete without a generous scoop of ice cream from our Parlor and a trip to the Country Store for a unique gift or logo item.
BLUE BELL AQUATIC CENTER 1800 E. TOM GREEN | BRENHAM Features include a large outdoor recreation pool, 25yard six-lane indoor pool and an indoor therapy pool. Both the indoor and therapy pools are open year round.
BRENHAM CITY PARKS 200 W. VULCAN ST. | BRENHAM Brenham’s park system features kitchens, barbecue pits, pavilions, playgrounds, baseball and tennis courts, as well as nature and walking trails. Contact the city of Brenham Parks & Recreation Department for rental information.
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Bluebonnet Pottery & Gift Gallery ~ Full Service Studio and Workshop ~
HAND - THROWN POTTERY GIFTS CHEERFUL GIVER CANDLES 12341 LBJ Drive • Brenham, Tx By Lake Somerville ~ 36 North to FM 1948, turn left, one block Tuesday - Saturday 10-5
Brenham Grill Thank You to our Customers and Friends for your support in our seventh year of business
HOURS Mon, Tues & Thurs 11:00 - 2pm ~ 5:30 / 8:00 Fri 11:00 - 2pm 5:30 / 9:00pm Sat 8am - 2pm / 5:30-9pm Sun 8am - 2pm
Sometimes closed for shows, call before you make the trip!
BREAKFAST Sat - Sun / 8:00am - 10:30am Closed Wednesday
107 W. Commerce Brenham (Formerly Capital Grill) 979-251-7800
979.289.3765 www.bluebonnetpottery.com
YARD DEPOT, LLC outoor Construction, Irrigation, Fencing, Lawn Maintenance & More
979-830-7281 Free Estimates
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Acme Pest Control Locally Owned and Operated Serving Washington, Austin, Burleson, Waller, Colorado, Fayette & Lee Counties Termites • Ants • Fleas • Roaches • Chinch Bugs • Silverfish • Scorpions Rats • Mice • Wasp and Removal • Tree Spraying and Ball Moss Termite Pre-Treat / Wood Destroying Insect Report (WDI) n Citize Senior count Dis
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BLUE BELL CREAMERIES ®
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Come and visit the little creamery in Brenham, Texas. We’re located just a few minutes IURP WKH KHDUW RI GRZQWRZQ :KLOH \RX DUH KHUH YLVLW RXU 7RXU &HQWHU ZKLFK LV ¿OOHG ZLWK historical pictures, videos and advertising materials. Of course no visit would be complete without a scoop of ice cream from our parlor and a trip to the Country Store for unique gift and logo items. 1101 South Blue Bell Road For more information visit www.bluebell.com or call 1-800-327-8135.
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County Nightlife HOME SWEET FARM MARKET & BIERGARTEN 307 S. PARK ST. | BRENHAM Located in historic downtown Brenham, we are a local food market and biergarten offering live music every weekend, the largest selection of Texas craft beer in the county, wine, fresh, local produce when in season, artisan cheese, fresh pastured eggs and poultry, grass-fed beef, candles, honey, Texas olive oil, and more… The best of the Brazos Valley!
BRAZOS VALLEY BREWING COMPANY 201 WEST FIRST ST. | BRENHAM They make high quality craft beers for the people of Texas! BVB was founded in 2013 by a five-man team of craft brewing enthusiasts. We make high quality craft beers for the people of Texas and have a variety of styles thoughtfully created using our passion for tasteful ales. Grab your friends and enjoy hanging out under the stars socializing over a great pint of beer. The patio is open to the public every Friday 6-10 p.m. and Saturday 1-6 p.m.
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Brenham Area Marble, LLC Solid Surface Counter Tops Granite • Marble • Quartz For New Construction or Remodel Projects
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Custom Manufacture Cultured Marble Products Vanity Tops • Showers • Whirlpool Tubs Tub Surrounds
Commercial • Residential Visit Our Showroom
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Check us out on Facebook & Instagram
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Guiding you into the future of quality air comfort for over 30 years!
HARVEY’S WATER WELLS, INC. Drilling • Pump Service & Repairs Complete Water Treatment Established in 1978 by the Harvey J. Ebert family
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TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE CENTER
The Bellville Office 19 North Bell • Bellville, Tx 77418 Phone: 979-865-3127 • Fax: 979-865-5034
“Title Insurance and Real Estate Closings” Serving Austin, Colorado, Waller & Surrounding Counties We proudly write our Title Insurance through Old Republic Title Insurance Company & National investors Title Insurance Company as well as Old Republic
Please Call our offices! We are here to help Agents, Banks, Mortgage Companies, as we as the Individual Seller or Buyer who need assistance through the Real Estate Closing Process.
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Since 1967
Larry Nowicki
(979) 830-0909
We want to be your pest control company. Recipient of the Banner Press’ Readers Choice Awards for 11 straight years!
Commercial Concrete Construction
• Tax Planning and Preparation • Computerized Bookkeeping • Retirement Plan Administration • Audited Financial Statements • Estate and Financial Planning • Business Valuation
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 - 5:00 • Friday 8:00 - 1:00
2707 South Market ✦ Brenham ✦ 979-836-6131 www.ssccpa.com
Brenham Children’s Chorus Presents
• Sitework • Concrete • Underground • Dump-Truck Service Proudly Serving Washington and Surrounding Counties
979-836-6822
Friday, December 15 at 7 p.m. Saturday, December 16 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Blinn College O’Donnell Center • For Tickets 979-277-3897 brenhamchildrenschorus@gmail.com
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Arts & Entertainment THE BARNHILL CENTER AT HISTORIC SIMON THEATRE 111 WEST MAIN ST | BRENHAM Built as a Vaudeville Theatre in 1925, the Barnhill Center at Historic Simon Theatre offers cultural and entertainment programming in the beautifully renovated auditorium. Designed in the Beaux Arts Classical Revival style, the theatre and elegant second floor ballroom are available for meetings, conferences and events.
UNITY THEATRE 300 CHURCH ST. | BRENHAM Unity Theatre is a non-profit, professional theatre located in historic downtown Brenham. Set in a restored warehouse, the 125-seat intimate theatre offers a variety of plays and musicals throughout the year. Also a great location for seated dinners and dancing. Packages can be designed to include amenities ranging from a library, atrium, concession bar, kitchen, lobby, studio and theatre. Spaces are ideal for staff retreats or meetings up to 150 guests.
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WHERETEXASBECAMETEXAS.ORG Only 20 minutes away from Brenham!
TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
NOVEMBER 25, 2017
CHRISTMAS ON THE BRAZOS DECEMBER 9, 2017
MARCH 3 & 4
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3901 HIGHWAY 36 NORTH | BRENHAM Animal Friends of Washington County (aka Connie Clinic) is a lowcost spay/neuter and wellness clinic for dogs, cats, and rabbits. In addition to a great veterinarian service, Animal Friends now has a several-acre park designated for dogs to run off-leash in a safe enclosed area. Animal Friends Dog Park includes amenities such as ponds, agility equipment, water stations, washing station, and seating, both open and covered, for human companions. There are two parks, one for small dogs (under 20 pounds) and one for larger breeds.
Whether you are cycling on a bicycle, ripping up the trails on a mountain bike, or cruising down the country roads on a Harley, Brenham/ Washington County has very scenic rides steeped in the history of the Native Americans, early Texas heroes and settlers staking claim in a new land. According to some cyclists, the hills of Chappell Hill can squeeze your training time due to the difficulty levels. A favorite run for motorcyclists is FM 390, otherwise known as La Bahia Trail, a trail which was carved by Native Americans and connects north Texas to San Antonio and Goliad.
ANTIQUE ROSE EMPORIUM 10000 FM 50 | BRENHAM This 8-acre retail garden features antique roses, native plants, perennials, herbs, and wildflowers. Beautiful gardens to stroll and a nice little gift shop to accessorize your garden. Groups are welcome for tours. The Antique Rose Emporium is also a prime location to hold a wedding and/or reception. Facilities include gardens with tents, gazebo, chapel, outdoor covered pavilion and Victorian house – perfect for weddings with up to 225 seated guests.
BRENHAM GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 4107 HIGHWAY 105 | BRENHAM The hilly, well-designed 18-hole golf course, along with a fine clubhouse, is a family-oriented club in Brenham. Open to the public by reservation. Brenham Golf & Country club also has a beautiful banquet room overlooking the golf course that is available for private parties up to 120 people.
GEOCACHING 115 WEST MAIN STREET | BRENHAM Geocaching is a fun outdoor activity for all ages and all family types, and great for dogs too! There are lots of caches within Washington County ready and waiting for you to find them. In addition, the Brenham/Washington County Chamber-CVB has created an official GeoTour for you! 28 caches are placed around Washington County to show you all the fun there is to do. Find them and you get a prize!
LAKE SOMERVILLE MARINA & CAMPGROUND 505 MARINA RD | SOMERVILLE Lake Somerville Marina and Campground is a family-fun place with 168 acres of wilderness campground and unlimited primitive camping. The campground is equipped with over 93 campsites that include electricity and water, picnic tables and fire rings for roasting marshmallows and telling stories around the fire. OUTDOORS continued on page 47
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Kellie Kulow, D.C. Chiropractor & Applied Clinical Nutritionist Specializing In: Gentle Chiropractic Adjustments Nutrition Using Whole Foods Supplementation Saturday Appointments Available
• Specialty and developmental toys designed to enhance and challenge your child’s developing mind • All time favorites plus incredible new merchandise • Huge selection of teacher/classroom, school and art supplies
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Brenham is known for its baseball and rightfully so. The Cubs are seven-time state champions.
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Burton High School athletics competes in UIL District 13-2A Division II. The Panthers are perennial playoff contenders. Blinn College boasts one of the best junior college athletic programs in the nation. The Buccaneers are a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), Region XIV Athletic Conference and the Southwest Junior College Football Conference.
Men’s athletic programs include: baseball, basketball and football. Women’s programs include: softball, basketball and volleyball. All athletic teams are located on the Brenham campus. The Bucs have claimed 32 NJCAA team national championship titles since 1987.
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Turn road trip into scavenger hunt Eight towns along U.S. 290 between Houston and Austin have created a scavenger hunt called #Adventure290. From Chappell Hill to Elgin, visitors passing through have the opportunity to stop along the way, find an answer to a clue at eight historic sites, and mail a completed passport to redeem a prize. “Adventure 290 was created to get people off the highway, to help them see there is a lot more to each location than what you see on the highway,” says Vicki LaRue, Fayette County Tourism. Towns like Chappell Hill and Carmine are usually driven by or through so quickly that drivers hardly even
know they just passed historic gems, unique shopping and dining. This scavenger hunt will help passersby slow down and discover all the charm that small Texas towns have to offer. Passports can be printed from the Adventure290 Facebook page, partner websites, or picked up in visitor centers along the way. Adventurers are encouraged to take pictures of their adventures and post them on social media with the hashtag #Adventure290. Follow #Adventure290 on Facebook and Instagram.
Residential, Investment andFarm & Ranch Properties
Broke Schrader, Realtor®
979-203-7009
Serving All of South Central TEXAS
Cari Goeke, Realtor®
979-451-0593
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Welcome! We are working to provide city services that help make Brenham a great place to work, live and visit.
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Geocaching in the ‘Birthplace of Texas’ The Washington County Chamber of Commerce have hidden various caches across the county, in hopes of getting more people to visit the historic sites and fun locations in the area. Unlike a normal scavenger hunt, these geocaches are hidden by the locations in spaces outside as a part of the chamber’s Birthplace of Texas GeoTour. The tour has 28 locations, including a three-part view of the historic homes of Washington County. The concept of a geotour isn’t new, Website and Social Media Manager Jenny Mills said, but the Birth of Texas GeoTour is the first in the state, with other towns in the state discussing ones for their areas in the near future. If a geocacher is among the first 250 to collect 25 total points — either by finding the geocaches, or by eating, shopping, and staying in Washington County — a cacher can receive a collectible geo-
coin, which can be placed in any cache that will hold it and can be tracked online. Of the 250 coins, Mills said that 150 or so have been claimed by people who have completed the tour. Most have come from the state of Texas, but Mills said that there have been people who have visited from out-of-state, like Colorado and Georgia, and out-of-country, like the Netherlands and Puerto Rico. While she said that a majority of the in-state cachers haven’t stayed multiple days in Washington County, the comments have been positive and even if someone stays only throughout the day, it means multiple people are seeing Washington County attractions and hopefully will return. To find out more about the Birthplace of Texas GeoTour, visit geocaching.com.
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To enhance the Quality of Life
Kool Shades Window Tint “Sunglasses For Your Windows”
Wayne Fairman • Commitment to Communication • Commitment to Service • Commitment to Higher Standards • Commitment to Growth • Commitment to Fiscal Responsibility
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1003 South Austin Brenham Texas 77833 (979) 836-2212 Luis & Lionel Salgado
• Dog Training • Dog Grooming • Dog Day Care • Private Lessons • Pet Products • “Everything Dog” gifts & collectibles
306 Main Street Brenham, Texas
To make an appointment call or visit us online
over 30 years in business!
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1441 SALEM RD. | BRENHAM Visit their vineyard and winery in the rolling hills of Washington County. Sample their award-winning wines while you browse their gift shop. Enjoy tastings inside or on a covered deck overlooking the vineyards. Open Saturdays 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sundays noon-5 p.m., and Fridays 3p.m.-sunset in March, April and May. Pleasant Hill Winery is also a location for a small event. Indoor and outdoor space can be used to accommodate up to 100 people. Group tours are also welcome with advance reservation.
10587 OLD CHAPPELL HILL RD | CHAPPELL HILL Texas Star Winery located in scenic Chappell Hill, specializes in fruit wines such as Prickly Pear, Wild Mustang Grape, Plum, Cranberry and Hibiscus. Their tasting room is open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Join them in their indoor tasting room or outside on the porch or a table under the shady trees. Groups are welcome with advance reservation.
WINDY WINERY 4232 CLOVER RD. | BRENHAM Windy Winery is a small boutique winery producing classic varietals and unique blends. Their tasting room and vineyard is located on a hill that provides breathtaking views, encourages you to stop and rediscover the beauty that surrounds you daily here in Washington County. “Texas Wines from Texas Grapes.” Open Friday and Sunday noon-5 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., all other days by appointment only.
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SADDLEHORN WINERY 958 FM 1948 | BURTON Explore the vineyard and discover the fascinating transformation of grapes into wine and sample our wines in the Texas-chic tasting room. Relax indoors or outdoors with a glass or bottle and enjoy the gift shop. Open daily 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saddlehorn Winery can seat 100 people inside the tasting room for a lovely event. There is also large outdoor pavilion for additional space as well. Group tours are welcome with advance reservations.
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Lake Somerville State Park complex consists of four units: Birch Creek, Nails Creek, Lake Somerville Trailway and the Somerville Wildlife Management Area.
Enjoy yourself on, off water Lake Somerville State Park complex consists of four units: Birch Creek, Nails Creek, Lake Somerville Trailway, and the Somerville Wildlife Management Area. It is northwest of Brenham in Lee and Burleson counties. Birch Creek is 2,365 acres in Burleson County on the north shore, and Nails Creek consists of 3,155 acres in Lee County on the south shore near the west end of the reservoir. The two units are connected by a 13mile trailway system. The Somerville Wildlife Management Area (WMA) consists of 3,180 acres with the Yegua Creek Compartment in southwest Burleson County and the Nails Creek Compartment in northeast Lee County. The Somerville Reservoir was constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Work was started in June 1962, and deliberate impoundment of water was begun in January of 1967. The dam is located on Yegua Creek, 20 miles upstream from its confluence with the Brazos River, and about two miles south of Somerville. Somerville Reservoir covers 11,630 acres with a shoreline of 85 miles. Its main purposes are flood control, municipal water supply and recreation. The state park complex was leased from
the federal government in 1969 and opened in 1970. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department manages the Somerville WMA under a license agreement and in co-
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operation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Flag Pond is a 350-acre impoundment in the Yegua Creek watershed; it is located within the Lake Somerville State Park along the Somerville Trailway. The pond is a natural depression which has served as wetland habitat for waterfowl wintering (mid-October to mid-February) in the Lake Somerville vicinity. Flag Pond was originally developed by a private hunting club in 1926. Enjoy, but do not disturb historical places. If you find an artifact, leave it in place and let park staff know.
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Chappell Hill Chappell Hill is situated in the southeast portion of Washington County, which lies halfway between Houston and Austin on U.S. 290. The town of Chappell Hill was founded in 1847 by Mary Hargrove Haller, granddaughter of Robert Wooding Chappell, for whom she named the town. Mary Haller’s husband, Jacob, was the town’s first postmaster. Mary Haller purchased the town site and it was divided into blocks, with streets and alleys laid off in a regular pattern. The sale of lots began in the fall of 1849. Situated in the heart of Stephen F. Austin’s original colony, the Chappell Hill area had seen earlier efforts at settlement along nearby creeks. In the late 1840s, the town attracted settlers from prominent families of the Old South who were drawn to the fertile land of the Brazos River with its abundant stands of native cedar. The area became an agricultural community with cotton the principal crop.
Jacob and Mary Haller also built the Stagecoach Inn of Chappell Hill in 1850, which they operated until 1859 and continued under new ownership until 1871. Because the Inn was about halfway between Houston and Austin, it was a frequent stopping place for travelers along two major stagecoach lines. The town became an important part of the Republic of Texas and later the State of Texas before the Civil War. The population reached a maximum of about 3,000 people; at the time, San Antonio and Galveston were the largest towns at around 8,000 people. A sawmill, a railroad line, five churches, and a Masonic Lodge were built in the area. Two colleges, Soule University for men and Chappell Hill Female College for women, were founded in 1856. The men of Chappell Hill formed part of the First Texas Lancers cavalry regiment during the Civil War and fought in Missouri, Louisiana, and Arkansas. Men from Chappell Hill served in numerous renowned Confederate units,
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including The Texas Brigade and Terry’s Texas Rangers, and saw action in most of the major engagements of the Civil War. In addition, the Soule University building was used as a field hospital. The men of Chappell Hill saw action in a number of renowned Confederate units, including The Texas Brigade and Terry’s Texas Rangers. By the mid-19th century the town gained prominence in the region, boasting sawmills, a railroad line, a Masonic Lodge, five churches, and two institutes of higher learning (the Chappell Hill Female College and Soule University for males founded in 1856). The Civil War and Reconstruction era brought violent changes to Chappell Hill, as to all the South. But the terrible yellow fever epidemic of 1867 decimated the population to such an extent that the town never fully recovered. Entire families perished, and many others left never to return. Many men who survived combat in the war lost their lives just two years after the war’s end. The town never recovered and faded into obscurity. Polish immigrants, mostly from the German partition, began to appear in the 1870s and the area was re-settled, though it did not reach the status of before. In 1889, Father Grabinger from Brenham’s St. Mary’s established St. Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church. Denizens of Polish ancestry can still be found in the area surrounding the church and throughout Washington and Austin counties. Yet the town has survived and has entered a new era of growth and prosperity, while maintaining its historic charm.
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In 1933, the Farmers Bank of Chappell Hill refused to close its doors when so ordered by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt during a March 6 to March 10 banking freeze. The owner of the bank took out an ad in a Boston newspaper protesting the order. Washington County is revered as the home of the “Birthplace of Texas.” On March 2, 1836, in the community of Washington-on-the-Brazos, 59 delegates gathered under the direction of Sam Houston and George Childress to draft and sign the Declaration of Texas Independence. Following the receipt of fateful news from the Alamo, these men declared Texas “a free and sovereign nation” and went on to fight at the Battle of San Jacinto. This area is rich with historical sites from the Republic of Texas era. In 1933, the Farmers Bank of Chappell Hill refused to close its doors when so ordered by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt during a March 6 to March 10 banking freeze. The owner of the bank took out an ad in a Boston newspaper protesting the order. Present-day Chappell Hill is a small Texas town with a colorful history offering visitors year-round hospitality and charm. The town has a delightful combination of restored homes, shops and buildings. Many are found on Main Street, which has been designated as a National Register Historic District. Renowned for its blooming bluebonnet fields, rolling hills, scenic views, two annual festivals, one being designated as the “Official State of Texas Bluebonnet Festival” by the Texas Legislature and fall Scarecrow Festival, Chappell Hill allows you to step back in time and enjoy a pleasant outing of browsing and strolling along its streets. Chappell Hill is also home to the “World Famous Marching Kazoo Band” during the communities annual July 4th Independence Day Parade which draws thousands to the community. The community is the gateway to all things historic in Texas with numerous historic buildings such as the Circulating Library, Rock Store, Museum and Providence Baptist Church which are all open to the public and still operating under the care of the Chappell Hill Historical Society. The town offers numerous historical educational opportunities as well as an opportunity for relaxing, dining and shopping with their numerous bed and breakfast
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Chappell Hill inns, charming restaurants and businesses throughout downtown Chappell Hill which are always open and welcoming to friends, family and tourist any time of year. To learn more about the community visit www.chappellhilltx.com or www.chappellhillhistoricalsociety.com. Present-day Chappell Hill is a small Texas town with a colorful history offering visitors year-round hospitality and charm. The town has a delightful combination of restored homes, shops and buildings. Many are found on Main Street, which has been designated as a National Register Historic District. Renowned for its blooming bluebonnet fields, rolling hills, scenic views, Bluebonnet and Scarecrow Festivals each year, Chappell Hill allows you to step back in time and enjoy a pleasant outing of browsing and strolling along its streets. Bed and breakfast inns and unique restaurants make it an ideal “get away” any time of year.
Washington County is revered as the home of the “Birthplace of Texas.” On March 2, 1836, in the community of Washington-on-the-Brazos, 59 delegates gathered under the direction of Sam Houston and George Childress to draft and sign the Declaration of Texas Independence. Following the receipt of fateful news from the Alamo, these men declared Texas “a free and sovereign nation” and went on to fight at the Battle of San Jacinto. This area is rich with historical sites from the Republic of Texas era. Upcoming Events Annual Scarecrow Festival October 14 and 15, 2017 9 - 6 Saturday 10 - 5 Sunday Presented by Chappell Hill Historical Society Bluebonnet Festival April 14 and 15, 2018 Downtown Chappell Hill Presented by Chappell Hill Historical Society
Christmas Home Tour Saturday, December 9, 2017 Downtown Chappell Hill Presented by the Chappell Hill Garden Club
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$5 Parking Available Free Entry! Live Music Arts & Craft Vendors Food & Beverages and Plenty of Kid Activities Halfway between Houston & Austin on US 290 in Chappell Hill www.chappellhillhistoricalsociety.com
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Events Continued from page 6
May — Brenham Maifest and “Country Flavors – All You Can Eat Ice Cream” (1st weekend) June — Juneteenth Celebration (Saturday closest to the 19th) July — Hot Nights, Cool Tunes Concert Series in Downtown Brenham (Saturday nights) — Crush For Fun at Pleasant Hill Winery (last two weekends) — Harvest Grape Stomp at Windy Winery (all weekends) July 4th — H-E-B presents “Fireworks on the Brazos” at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site — 4th of July Parade in Chappell Hill — Celebrating Independence in Independence — Burton’s Annual 4th of July Celebration — 4th of July Parade in Round Top EVENTS continued on page 14
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Events
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Continued from page 26
August — Fireman’s Fiesta (1st weekend) — Chappell Hill Lavender & Wine Fest at Chappell Hill Lavender Farm & Windy Winery (2nd Saturday) — Crush For Fun at Pleasant Hill Winery (ďŹ rst two weekends) — Harvest Grape Stomp at Windy Winery (ďŹ rst two weekends) September — Washington County Fair (3rd week) — Round Top Antiques Fair (last week) October — OďŹƒcial Round Top Antiques Fair (1st week) — Scarecrow Festival in Chappell Hill (2nd weekend) — Texas Arts and Music Festival in Downtown Brenham (3rd Saturday) — Texas Brew Step in
November — Fall Festival of Roses at the Antique Rose Emporium (1st weekend) — Holiday Heritage Home Tour in Brenham (Saturday prior to Thanksgiving) December — Burton Christmas Village, Tannenbaum Historic Home Tour, Tree Lighting & Caroling (2nd Saturday) — Brenham’s Downtown Christmas Stroll & Lighted Parade (2nd Saturday a er Thanksgiving) — Historic Chappell Hill Teddy Bear Parade (2nd weekend) — Candlelight Christmas at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site (2nd Saturday)
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Come Worship With Us Silver Wings Ballroom (4100 Hwy 105) Sunday's • 10:00 AM www.cowboychurchofbrenham.com
St. John’s United Church of Christ
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Bobbie Maltas & Rev. T.J Gabelman
“sharing God’s grace one person at a time� Worship Services 8:15 & 11:00 Traditional
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9:00 Celebration! Service Activity Center **Hot breakfast served at 8:30am in the Activity Center. 516 Colorado Street Burton, Texas
No matter who you are or where you are on your life’s journey, you are welcome! Sunday Services: 8 and 10 a.m. 979-289-2485 www.stjohnsburton.org
10:00 Sunday School for all ages
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An Invitation To Worship Come, Rejoice! ST. STANISLAUS CATHOLIC CHURCH GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL 1212 W. JEFFERSON ST. Worship Services 8:00 am & 10:15 am
Sunday School & Bible Classes 9:15 am
836-3475
Christian Day School Classical Christian Education PK2 - 12th
836-2030
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SENIOR PASTOR Rev. Matthew P. Jacobs
12:30 pm Sunday
ASSOCIATE PASTORS Rev. William H. Holzer and Rev. Lee R. Kunkel
www.gracebrenham.org
9175 FM 1371 • Chappell Hill, Texas • 979-836-3030 MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 6 p.m. • Sunday 9 a.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. • Thursday 8 a.m. • Friday 8 a.m.
Greenvine Baptist Church Worship Services Sunday School @ 9:30 A.M. Worship Service @ 10:45 A.M. Nursery provided for Sunday School and Sunday Worship Service Sunday evening Bible Study 6:00 P.M. Wednesday evening Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 P.M.
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An Invitation To Worship All are Welcome! First Christian Church
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Office: 401 Sycamore Church: 306 Cottonwood www.fccbrenham.com
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St. John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill “A Place to Call Home�
Pastor Kyle Merkle Worship Every Sunday 8:00 am & 10:05 am Sunday School 9:00 am
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An Invitation To Worship
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Salem Lutheran Church
Sunday ~ 10:30 AM Our Creed: 307 BRAZOS STREET BURTON, TEXAS
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Catholic Church Sunday Masses Saturday Vigil 6:00pm 8:00am & 10:30am (English) 12:30pm (Spanish)
4:00pm (Latin)
Weekday Masses Mondays: 5:30pm • Friday: 5:30pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 12:15pm Confessions: Saturday 4:30-5:30pm and 30 minutes before daily masses
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Museums Continued from page 7
ANTIQUE CAROUSEL 910 NORTH PARK ST | BRENHAM Fully restored, the carousel is one of eight that exist in Texas today and is the only example of a C.W. Parker carousel with Herschell-Spillman horses. Manufactured prior to 1910, it is housed in a unique 16-sided WPA building in the heart of Fireman’s Park.
WASHINGTON COUNTY MEMORIAL PLAZA 903 N. PARK ST. | BRENHAM Dedicated May 27, 2002, to honor more than 2,000 veterans of Washington County serving in all wars. This memorial is a lasting tribute to the men and women of Washington County who have worn the uniforms of the United States military.
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Antique Carousel
208 S PARK STREET | BRENHAM Beneath Brenham streets is a State Archeological Landmark, a large system of historic cisterns. The cisterns were built in the late 1800’s to store rainwater for public fire fighting. Private cisterns were also abundant throughout early Washington County, used for bathing, drinking and cooking. Enjoy the Wild West story of why these cisterns
were built. It’s a tale of an early railroad, a rough Boom Town, and colorful characters who shaped Washington County’s history. Self-guided tours through this historic Downtown Brenham pocket park can be enjoyed any time of the day.
HISTORICAL MARKERS 115 W. MAIN ST. | BRENHAM History buffs will not want to miss the chance to see over 120 historic markers, including where the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed, where Sam Houston was baptized, where a rare 1800’s cotton gin is preserved and still operates today, where picturesque churches are tucked away, where legendary Texas heroes are buried, and many more historical markers located in Washington County.
HERITAGE HOME TOURS 2203 CENTURY CIRCLE | BRENHAM Tour Brenham’s oldest house. The 1843 Giddings-Wilkin House is beautifully decorated with many original furnishings. Then, stroll the veranda at the exquisitely restored Giddings Stone Mansion, built in 1869 and a prime example of 19th Century Texas architecture. Both properties are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. MUSEUMS continued on page 37
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HISTORIC MASONIC CEMETERY OLD CHAPPELL HILL RD | CHAPPELL HILL Founded in 1853, this country cemetery is the final resting place to many “Texians,” Confederate soldiers, local residents and the children and grandchildren of Alamo hero William B. Travis. Set on 4.25 acres, filled with beautiful trees throughout, the cemetery is open all year.
TEXAS BAPTIST HISTORICAL CENTER & MUSEUM 10405 FM 50 | INDEPENDENCE Organized in 1839, this is an integral part of one of Texas’ most historic sites. Sam Houston was converted and baptized in this church in 1854.
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SEWARD PLANTATION 10005 FM 390 | INDEPENDENCE John Seward came to Texas in 1832 with his father, who was one of Stephen F. Austin’s first colonists, and began building his plantation home in 1850. Owned by family members since its foundation was laid, the gracious home displays many original furnishings. Grounds include log slave quarters and barns. Tours available by reservation.
INDEPENDENCE VISITOR CENTER 10270 T. S. SAUL RD. | INDEPENDENCE This recently preserved, historic 1835 building in the center of Independence, is staffed by the Independence Historical Society. Hosts will provide Visitor information and help plan tours. Once called the “Adobe,” this house was built the same year the town of Independence was laid out and is probably the oldest structure still standing. It also serves as the Independence office of Baylor University. Visitor Center is closed on the weekends in July, but otherwise open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday 1-4 p.m. MUSEUMS continued on page 38
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JOHN P. COLES HOME TOURS 10270 T. S. SAUL RD. | INDEPENDENCE Independence Historical Society offers tours of two of the earliest homes in Washington County, as well as a rural one-room schoolhouse. John P. Coles House provides an opportunity to experience Colonial Texas life. Free tours on selected March and April weekends; other times by appointment. Admission fee.
STAR OF THE REPUBLIC MUSEUM 12300 PARK RD. 12 | WASHINGTON Experience the saga of the Republic of Texas which, from 1836 to 1846, existed as a separate and independent nation. Through interactive exhibits, audio-visual presentations and educational programs, the museum presents the experiences of ordinary Texans as well as extraordinary events. Award-winning exhibits provide a comprehensive and unparalleled look at the people and places that shaped the character of this unique nation.
WASHINGTON-ON-THE-BRAZOS STATE PARK 12300 PARK RD. 12 | WASHINGTON The 293-acre park is located on the original town site of Washington, which served as the capital of the Republic of Texas. The complex features a state-of-the-art Visitors Center with hand-on interactive exhibits that walk visitors through the birth of a new nation – Texas. The Washington Emporium, located in the Visitor Center, is a premiere Texas gift shop. Open year-round, the Park offers hiking trails, grills, shelters, all free of charge from 8 a.m. until dark. Guided tours and programs are available year round. Stroll the Park trails where Texas was born. This historic site showcases Independence Hall where the Texas Declaration of Independence was drafted and signed on March 2, 1836. The Complex includes a Conference Center, Education Center and Pavilions that are available to rent for special occasions – ideal for groups up to 400 guests.
BARRINGTON LIVING HISTORY FARM 12300 PARK RD. 12 | WASHINGTON Explore the home of Anson Jones, the last president of the Republic of Texas. Experience sights, sounds and smells of this southern cotton plantation that features historic animal breeds and heirloom crops. Daily life on this working 1850’s farm comes alive as interpreters in period clothing demonstrate daily chores and skills. On the site of Washington on the Brazos State Historic Site. Open daily except Christmas and Thanksgiving from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Entrance fees apply.
BURTON RAILROAD DEPOT, VISITOR’S CENTER & MUSEUM 507 N. RAILROAD ST. | BURTON History lives thanks to the Burton Heritage Society! Formed in 1973, devoted members maintain and preserve the Burton Railroad Depot and Mt. Zion Historical Chapel.
John p . cole s home OLD BAYLOR PARK AT WINDMILL HILL 10270 T. S. SAUL RD. | INDEPENDENCE On the west side of FM 50, ruins mark the site of the original Baylor University and its female department, one of the best places in the state to enjoy springtime bluebonnets. Adjacent to the John P. Coles homes, this park features picnic tables and a playground area. On the east side of FM 50 (next to the Antique Rose Emporium), interpretive signage and a reconstructed bell tower mark the archeological ruins of the Baylor campus for males. A well-marked walking and/or driving trail with 19 interpretive signs relates the history of the village of Independence.
CHAPPELL HILL HISTORIC DISTRICT 9220 POPLAR ST. | CHAPPELL HILL The Chappell Hill Historic District includes the restored Providence Baptist Church parsonage, the museum displaying historical exhibits and the Swearingen folk art collection, the Rock Store, century-old churches, Masonic Cemetery, library and the oldest continually operating bank in America. Groups are invited for tours of the historic sites with advance reservation. If you are having a group event or wedding, Chappell Hill may be the place for you! Providence Church is a quaint location for a wedding ceremony – the church holds 130 people. The museum is ideal for parties up to 120, and the Rock Store can seat 40 people for a more intimate gathering in historic downtown.
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TOUBIN PARK 208 S. PARK ST. | BRENHAM Beneath Brenham streets is a State Archeological Landmark, a large system of historic cisterns. The cisterns were built in the late 1800s to store rainwater for public fire fighting. Private cisterns were also abundant throughout early Washington County, used for bathing, drinking and cooking. Enjoy the Wild West story of why these cisterns were built. It’s a tale of an early railroad, a rough Boom Town, and colorful characters who shaped Washington County’s history. Self-guided tours through the pocket park can be enjoyed any time of the day.
CHAPPELL HILL LAVENDER FARM 2250 DILLARD RD. | BRENHAM Stroll through fragrant fields, cut your own fresh lavender, indulge in a relaxing picnic by the pond, and enjoy their gift shop, “The Lavender Patch.” Our aromatic lavender farm and gift shop with its scenic hillside view is located eight miles north of Chappell Hill. Open on the weekends, March through October.
HORSESHOE JUNCTION FAMILY FUN PARK 100 WESTWOOD LN. | BRENHAM Designed to entertain the young and young at heart. Miniature golf, bumper boats, go-karts, arcade, laser tag and much more!
PEEKA RANCH ALPACAS 13350 FM 389 | BURTON Welcome to Peeka Ranch, an alpaca farm in Burton. Located just 15 miles west of Downtown Brenham and 55 miles northwest of Houston, Peeka Ranch is 60 acres of hay meadows, oak trees, and 100 alpacas. The public is welcome to come out to the ranch to enjoy seeing, petting and feeding the alpacas. We also have a gift shop with alpaca wool products for sale. Come on out and enjoy the peace and quiet of ranch life! Give us a ring before you come, just to make sure we’re at the ranch and ready to greet you.
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LEGENDS BILLIARDS 100 W. MAIN ST. | BRENHAM Legends Billiards in Brenham, features a bar and grill, and a large room full of pool tables for general or tournament play.
THE KENNEY STORE 811 SOUTH LOOP 497 | KENNEY The Kenney Store is a place to wind down at the end of the day or week with good food and great live music. Bands play on Friday and Saturday nights and the menu features great American fare and cold libations Tuesday through Sunday.
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Burton, Texas We invite you to join us …step step back in time when cotton was king. The historic 1914 Burton Farmers Gin* is nestled in the heart of Burton, Texas - located on the same site where it was built almost 100 years ago! Designated on June 19, 2009 as the Official Cotton Gin Museum of Texas, the historic cotton gin has been visited annually by thousands of visitors who have enjoyed exhibits at the Texas Cotton Gin Museum. Burton, a small rural German community of 350 is conveniently located halfway between Houston and Austin on Hwy 290.
Tours offer guests a fun fu and educational presentation on cotton where they “pick * The Burton Farmers Gin is designated a National Historic Engineering Landmark by the American cotton”, discover its impact Society of Mechanical Engineers; listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a Texas on Texas and American his- Historic Landmark by the Texas Historical Commission. tory and learn how the seeds are separated from 1925 Bessemer Type IV diesel oil engine. the soft white fibers. Young and old alike enjoy the The restored 16 ton “Lady B” is the largest internal DVD “Cotton: From Wagon to Finished Bale” and combustion engine of its vintage still operating in of course - the guided tour of the historic gin is America! We still gin and bale cotton each year at our annual Cotton Gin Festival. always a highlight! For all you engine buffs…our gin is home to a
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BACK LOT GALLERY 308 S PARK ST | BRENHAM Back Lot Gallery, is located on the back lot of Ant Street Inn, this fine art gallery showcases individual exhibits of up-and-coming artists. Each artist’s body of work will inspire you to see the beauty around you, and perhaps even in a different way! Displayed art is available for purchase. Pieces can be commissioned from each artist. Open during exhibits: Friday noon-7 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m.4 p.m. Monday-Thursday by appointment. Hours may vary depending on the artist’s availability.
SILVER WINGS BALLROOM 4100 HIGHWAY 105 | BRENHAM Family entertainment including roller skating, game room, dances, live entertainment, concerts. Silver Wings Ballroom is the largest venue in Washington County for private events. Ideal for large meetings, conventions, receptions, and even private skating parties! We can accommodate up to 1,000 people seated at tables and chairs. Amenities include PA system, stages, DJ equipment, snack bar, beverage bar.
DR. W.W. O’DONNELL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 600 BLINN BLVD. | BRENHAM This state-of-the-art performing arts center is home to the Blinn College Theater Arts program. A 500-seat theater is the setting for the college’s theatrical musical and choral performances, as well as guest entertainers.
BRENHAM HERITAGE MUSEUM 105 S. MARKET ST. | BRENHAM The corner stone of the Federal Building was laid on May 5, 1915 with a grand ceremony. Originally serving as the United States Post Office, this magnificent building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was eventually transformed into the museum you see today. The Brenham Heritage Museum is a local history museum located in downtown Brenham. Exhibits and collections reflect a focus on the history and culture of Washington County.
WESTWOOD CINEMA 6 2100 U.S. 290 | BRENHAM Westwood Cinema 6 shows the latest releases on six screens including 2D and 3D. Open daily. Concessions available.
TEGG ART STUDIO 119 W ALAMO ST | BRENHAM Tegg Art Studio is a working artist studio in the heart of downtown Brenham. Watch artist, Alicia Tegg, create masterpieces and purchase art all in one locale. Original oil paintings of rural landscapes including livestock, barns and country elements.
BRENHAM CHILDREN’S CHORUS Children of Brenham and Washington County join together to perform concerts and musicals regularly in public and for private programs having appeared before more than 36,000 in their first four years. Principal programs take place in the Brenham area in October, December, and two Spring performances that include a licensed Broadway musical adapted for children. The Chorus has toured numerous venues in Texas in addition to three cities in Wisconsin.
DOWNTOWN ART GALLERY 113 WEST ALAMO | BRENHAM Downtown Art Gallery became a member-owned enterprise in 2015, and houses for sale the works of 65 local and area artists. ARTS continued on page 46
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Located at 113 W. Alamo along with parent non-profit Brenham Fire Arts League, you will find paintings, sculpture, photography, glass and recycled jewelry, wood turned turnings, stained glass, pottery, and gourd artwork. The Gallery is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sundays. The restored building in downtown Brenham offers classes in varied media for all ages, skilled and novice. Visit the Gallery to view the biographies of teachers, and view the varied artwork for sale.
HENKEL SQUARE MARKET 201 NORTH LIVE OAK | ROUND TOP Round Top, Texas, comes alive with several shops in Henkel Square. Henkel Square has been revived by its new owners; its buildings saved once again. The entrepreneurial spirit of Texas’ earliest German pioneers seems to have revived as well, with a host of retail and commercial enterprises calling this beautiful part of Round Top home. We invite you to take a walk through this historic village to enjoy the history and the premier shopping experience.
Henkel Hall is a gorgeous venue for your special event or wedding. With 8,000 square feet, this building features a full kitchen, dynamic sound system, dimming lights, dance area, serving buffet, sliding doors that open to The Grove (centuries old live oaks with lighting), ice machine, two separate 500 sq ft carpeted multi-purpose rooms and more! Haw Creek Chapel is just steps away and can seat 50 for an intimate wedding.
ROUND TOP FESTIVAL INSTITUTE 248 JASTER RD. | ROUND TOP Founded in 1971 by world-renowned American concert pianist James Dick, the Festival showcases The Texas Festival Orchestra and a host of internationally regarded conductors and performers in orchestral and chamber music concerts for six weeks each summer, as well as presenting concerts throughout the year. Round Top Festival Institute campus is a unique facility set apart from the distractions of urban living. Visitors have the opportunity to relax, reflect and enjoy the many services and amenities available. Facilities are great for weddings, receptions, conferences, retreats and photography sittings. Overnight accommodations for concerts and other events are also available.
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The Edythe Bates Old Chapel is fully-equipped for a beautiful wedding or conference presentation. Conferences can break in smaller groups and meet in the Service Building. Food service offers breakfast and meals in the dining hall at Menke House.
BLUEBONNET POTTERY 12341 LBJ DR. | SOMERVILLE Watch handmade pottery being made, take a class, and choose from a variety of handmade pottery for sale. High fired stoneware, brightly colored pottery and dinnerware, functional and decorative pottery, candles and much more, all handmade on site! Bluebonnet Pottery is located by beautiful Lake Somerville, 9 miles northwest of Brenham, one block west of Highway 36 North.
GALLERY AT ROUND TOP 203 EAST AUSTIN ST. | ROUND TOP The Gallery at Round Top specializes on high quality original artwork by nationally renowned artists. Next door in our sister store, Comforts, the visitor will find original handcrafted items designed for gift giving and for the home, “Art Designed for Living.”
St. Peter’s Art Show and Sale Friday, November 3, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Silent Auction & Reception
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The also have cabin rentals available that overlook the lake and make for a great spot to see the Somerville sunrise and sunset. At Lake Somerville Campground and Marina you can enjoy a beach area with swimming, two playgrounds, marina fishing, a pavilion for family gatherings and much, much more.
SPORTS FIELD BOOKING 200 W VULCAN ST | BRENHAM Bring your sporting events and enjoy a wonderful visit in Brenham and Washington County! Baseball, soccer, tennis, swimming, volleyball, softball and more – our facilities are top notch. Call Recreation Coordinator Crystal Dahlquist at 979-337-7254 or for Field Availability, Brenda Stelwagen at 979-337-7250.
TEXAS RANCH LIFE 10848 CACTUS LANE | CHAPPELL HILL Peaceful 1,800-acre working cattle ranch settled in the 1820s. Eight luxurious historic homes furnished in antiques and Texas pieces. Romantic getaways, corporate retreats, weddings, reunions. Ranch activities include bass fishing, birding, hunting, cattle drives, round-ups, and open range horseback riding for parties of two or more. Riding is available to the general public for a fee. Call ahead to schedule a time to enjoy the ranch. Texas Ranch Life is an incredible setting for any gathering of people, large or small. The Chapel is a country church built in 1902 and is perfect for a small wedding or meeting of 80 guests inside. In addition, the 2,000 square foot barn is great for larger weddings and receptions up to 200 guests. We also have a fully enclosed 5,000 square foot event center with full kitchen and restrooms that can hold up to 300 guests.
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200 W. Vulcan Street ★ Brenham 77833 (979) 337-7200 Mayor ................................... Milton Y. Tate Jr. Ward 1 ................................... Keith Herring Ward 2 .................. Weldon C. Williams Jr. Ward 3 ..................................... Andrew Ebel Ward 4 ....................................... Danny Goss Position 5, At-Large .................... Charlie Pyle Position 6, At-Large ................... Susan Cantey
100 E. Main Street ★ Brenham 77833 (979) 277-6200 County Judge ............................ John Brieden Commissioner Pct. 1 ................. Don Koester Commissioner Pct. 2 ............. Luther Hueske Commissioner Pct. 3 ................ Kirk Hanath Commissioner Pct. 4 ...................... Joy Fuchs Court at Law ..................................... Eric Berg County Attorney ......................... Renee Mueller County Clerk .......................... Beth Rothermel Tax Assessor/Collector .......... Dot Borchgardt Treasurer .................................. Peggy Kramer Sheriff ..................................... Otto H. Hanak JP Precinct 1 .................... Douglas Zwiener JP Precinct 2 .......................... Douglas Cone JP Precinct 3 ................................... Ken Tofel JP Precinct 4 ...... William E. (Bill) Kendall Constable Precinct 1 ........................ Ken Holle Constable Precinct 2 ..... Carroll “Butch” Faske Constable Precinct 3 ................ David Blakey Jr. Constable Precinct 4 ................... Mark Kramer
100 E. Main Street ★ Brenham 77833 (979) 277-6200 21st District Judge .......... Carson Campbell 335th District Judge .. Reva L. Towslee Corbett District Attorney ......................... Julie Renken District Clerk ..................... Tammy Brauner
City of Burton P.O. Box 255 ★ Burton 77835 (979) 289-3400 Mayor ...................................... David Zajicek Position 1 ........................... Nathan Kalkhake Position 2 ........................... Robert Brouillette Position 3 ................................... Jeff Eckhardt Position 4 .............................. Samuel Patterson Position 5 .................................. Dale Schwartz
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State Officials Representative, District 13 .. Leighton Schubert Senator, District 18 .............. Lois W. Kolkhorst State Board of Education ........ Tom Maynard
Federal Officials U.S. House, District 10 ....... Michael McCaul U.S. Senator ...................................... Ted Cruz U.S. Senator ................................ John Cornyn
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Education Brenham Independent School District 711 E. Mansfield Street ★ Brenham, Texas 77833 www.brenhamisd.net | (979) 277-3700 Administration
Superintendent ............................................................. Walter Jackson Asst. Superintendent ................................................. Paul Aschenbeck Athletic Director .................................................................. Glen West School Board President ........................................................................ Natalie Lange Vice President .............................................................. Melvin Ehlert Secretary ........................................................................ Susan Jenkins Trustee ....................................................................... Tommie Sullivan Trustee ............................................................................ Kelvin Raven Trustee ................................................................... Dr. Michael Altman Trustee ........................................................................ Mark Schneider
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Burton Independent School District 701 N. Railroad Street ★ Burton 77835 www.burtonisd.net | (979) 289-3131 Administration
Superintendent .............................................................. Edna Kennedy Athletic Director .............................................................. Jason Hodde School Board
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President .............................................................. Demetrius Colvin Sr. Vice President ......................................................... Misty Lucherk Secretary ....................................................................... Ande Bostain Trustee .............................................................................. Felton Cox Trustee ............................................................................ Jeff Harmel Trustee ........................................................................... Linda Hasten Trustee .............................................................................. Brian Jeager
Blinn College
902 College Avenue ★ Brenham 77833 www.blinn.edu | (979) 289-3131 Executive Council Chancellor of the Blinn College District ........................ Mary Hensley Executive Dean, Bryan Campus ............................................ Jimmy Byrd Athletic Director ...................................................... Scott Schumacher Board of Trustees President ..................................................................... Charles Moser Vice President .......................................................... Richard Powell Secretary .................................................................... David Sommer Trustee .................................................................. Douglas Borchardt Trustee ..................................................................... Theodora V. Boehm Trustee .................................................................... Stacy Aschenbeck Trustee ...................................................................... Atwood Kenjura Trustee .............................................................................. Ann Horton Trustee ............................................................................ Tammy Spohn
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Relax in Rustic Round Top, one of the smallest incorporated communities in Texas, is on the old La Bahia Road between La Grange and Brenham in Fayette County. The earliest settlers were Englishmen who came to the area from other parts of the United States. The family of Stephen Townsend arrived from Florida in 1826, and the name Townsend was the first to be associated with the site of Round Top. The family established a Presbyterian church, Florida Chapel and founded a Masonic lodge. The Townsend family had the distinction of sending more men to the battle of San Jacinto than any other family. Joel Robinson, another Round Top resident, was the captor of Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. His father, John Robinson, was a member of the First Congress of Texas. John Rice Jones Jr. settled in the Round Top area in
1831 and in 1835 was made the first postmaster general of Texas by the provisional government. Other important names associated with the earliest settlers were Taylor, Ledbetter and Alexander. The Ledbetter land was the site of the first Round Top Academy. By the mid-1830s Round Top was identified as Jones Post Office. The English were soon supplemented by Germans. In the early 1840s, Alwin H. Soergel, author, historian, musician, and member of the Adelsverein, settled in the Round Top area, bringing with him the beginnings of the Germanic traditions that characterize the area. He built a white house with an octagonal tower, which by 1847 was listed as the United States post office, with Henry A. Robertson as postmaster. The odd-shaped tower gave rise to the name Round Top.
Round Top By 1850 Round Top had a population of 150, two stores, two blacksmith shops, two taverns, a post office and a line of tri-weekly stages serving the predominantly German citizenry. According to some sources the first Round Top Fourth of July celebration, held in 1851, gave the community the distinction of having the oldest contin-
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uous Independence Day celebration west of the Mississippi. During the Civil War, Round Top served as a recruiting station for the northern half of the county. In 1866 the Rev. Adam Neuthard organized a Lutheran congregation; the massive old stone church completed in 1867 remained in use until 1991,
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Beer and Wine NOW SERVING HOMETOWN PIZZA 5507 Hwy 237 Warrenton, TX • (979) 249-5909
“We’re worth the drive!”
Round Top State Bank* • Purchase • Refinance • Home Equity • Construction • Farm and Ranch • Homes on Acreage
TOM BAKER INSURANCE AGENCY Full Service Agency Located at Round Top State Bank - Tommy Baker III, Agent Not a Deposit. Not FDIC Insured. Not Insured by any Federal Governmental Agency. Not Guaranteed by the Bank
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*Low Fixed Rate Mortgages • JARRELL (Eagle Bank - A Branch of Round Top State Bank) 12345 N. IH 35 (512) 746-2531
• ROUND TOP 301 N. Washington 979-249-3151
• ROUND ROCK (Eagle Bank - A Branch of Round Top State Bank) 2250 N. A. W. Grimes Blvd. 512-218-3903
• GIDDINGS 1442 E. Austin 979-542-7872
• LEXINGTON 8681 St. Hwy. 77 979-773-2227
ROUND TOP Financial Services
ROUND TOP STATE BANK INSURANCE AGENCY
Full Service Brokerage - Reece Cemoch, Broker
Your local Germania Agent - Tim Huebner Not a Deposit. Not FDIC Insured. Not Insured by any Federal Governmental Agency. Not Graranteed by the Bank
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Securities and insurance products are not FDIC or NCUA insured, not bank or credit guaranteed, may lose value, not insured by any federal government agency, and not a bank or credit union deposit. Securities and insurance products offered by LPL Financial and its affiliates, member FINRA/SIPC, LPL Financial and Round Top State Financial Services are independent entities
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Relax in Rustic
Round Top along with its pipe organ carved out of native cedar by Traugott Wantke. Education, music, language studies and the arts played an important role in the lives of residents, and the cultural arts characterized Round Top throughout the 19th century. Chartered in 1870, Round Top is located on Cummins Creek in northern Fayette County. The town is said to have received its name from “the house with the round top”, an early stagecoach mileage designation that, at the time, was located about a mile northeast of the town’s present site. The first settlers were prosperous Anglo-American plantation owners who came here as early as 1826 and were active in political and military affairs. By the late 1840s, German
immigrants settled here. The original 1880s courthouse in Round Top burned in 1924 and was rebuilt at the present location on the town square. Major restorations were accomplished by the Bybee Foundation on Henkel Square, by the James Dick Foundation on Festival Hill, and by Miss Ima Hogg at Winedale. Round Top has become an internationally recognized cultural center for the arts and education through the programs of the International FestivalInstitute, founded in 1971. The 1,200-seat concert hall at Festival Hill is the permanent home of the Texas Festival Orchestra. Residents have always taken pride in the care and preservation of their town. Those who have relocat-
ed here from places more metropolitan have learned to treasure this pocket of rural tranquility. Today, Round Top has found new supporters, who along with life-long resi-
dents and those descended from the earliest settlers, are working to preserve this unique living legacy.
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The History
Carmine
HISTORY OF CARMINE Carmine was founded on December 24, 1883, by Benjamin J. Thigpen, a highly regarded physician. He purchased 46 acres of land for $230 and plotted the townsite as “Sylvan”, but subsequently changed the name to Carmean, after one of the original highly-respected settlers of the area, Newton Carmean. The spelling of the town was changed to Carmine on June 15, 1892, to eliminate confusion for the postal service with the town of Cameron. The railroad opened a small station in the new city of Carmine where farmers could ship their products to market. By 1900 Carmine had four general stores, four saloons, two blacksmith shops, a new paper named the New Century, several churches, and ten other businesses. The Carmine State Bank
opened in 1907 and the town received an economic boost that has helped the City throughout the years. With the bank opening, other industry followed, boosting Carmine’s population growth to approximately 500 in the early 1900’s. The main economics of yesteryear were cotton, potatoes, chickens, eggs and cattle. Today, the chief source of Carmine’s economy is antique stores, tourism, ranching and the beautiful and historical countryside surrounding the city.
HISTORICAL FACTS • City was founded on December 24, 1883 by Dr. Benjamin Jackson Thigpen, a physician who came to Texas from North Carolina • The railroad was first built to and through Carmine in 1871.
After Dr. Thigpen sold the railroad (known as the Houston& Texas Central Railroad) a right of way in what is now the center of Carmine, a small rail station was built in 1883 and Dr. Thigpen became the station agent. • The very first name given to Carmine was Sylvan but was subsequently changed to Carmean in honor of John Carmean who was one of the oldest settlers to the area. • The first post office was established on January 14, 1886 with Elizabeth Price as the first post mistress. • The spelling of the name of the town was changed on June 15, 1892 because of difficulties with the mail service • The primary economic base of the city was cotton which was shipped to the coast via rail. The first cotton gin opened in 1889 • The first general store opened in Carmine in 1886
of • The Carmine Bank opened in 1907 • In 1910 the city of Carmine had a population of approximately 500 • The first telephone system was established in 1889. • The city of Carmine incorporated in 1973 • The first paved road in and through Carmine was State Highway 20 built in 1925.
THE LITTLE TOWN WITH A BIG HEART Carmine Chamber of Commerce A LITTLE TOWN WITH A AS BIG AS
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SUNDAY, December 3, 2017 At Carmine Hall Kettle Beef Stew & Hamburgers School Band, the Strolling Accordion, German Singers To rent a booth or if you have Questions
Call: 979-451-1507
Pictures with Santa VISIT OUR SHOPS!
CARMINE STATE BANK
Many unique booths selling fabulous gifts for Christmas!
“Providing Personal Customer Service Since 1907” 235 Centennial Carmine, Tx 78932
979-278-3244 www.csbcarmine.com
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SEND US YOUR PHOTOS The Banner-Press is inviting readers to submit their pictures of Washington County for an online photo gallery. Some photos will also be included in the print edition. Please provide the following information to qualify for publication: — Full names of people in the photo — Where the photo was taken — Who photo credit should be attributed to
— Contact information, not for publication, but in case staff needs to contact. Photos should also be unedited, high-resolution versions and emailed to news@brenhambanner.com. ——— The Texas Department of Public Safety asks that those taking bluebonnet pictures be smart on the side of the road. Not following the rules of the road could earn you a ticket.
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For the safety of yourself and others, consider the following tips: — Signal before leaving or entering the roadway. — Park off the roadway (off of improved shoulders), parallel to the road in the direction of traffic. — Don’t cross lanes of traffic on foot to get to the flowers. — Obey signs that prohibit parking on a particular stretch of roadway.
Come join us and experience the laughter, the drama and excitement of live theatre! Located in a charming, historical facility in the Brenham Downtown Historic District we are in walking distance of great restaurants, shops, lodging and area attractions. For more information and performance schedules visit:
Monday - Thursday d 11 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. • Friday F iidd & Saturday St d 111 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
2104 S. Market Street (Business 290, in the Sutherlands Shopping Center) Brenham
(979) 830-9015 Catering available for your company holiday party • Gift Cards
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www.UnityBrenham.org Unity Theatre 300 Church Street Brenham, TX 77833 Box Office: 979-830-8358 tickets@unitybrenham.org
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Washington County at a Glance LOCATION
FACILITIES
UTILITIES
30°10’01.2”N ★ 96°23’51.7”W Cities and Surrounding Areas City Miles from Brenham Bryan/College Station ............................ 37 Houston ................................................... 74 Austin .................................................... 89 Temple .................................................... 95 Waco .................................................... 116 San Antonio ............................................ 158 Fort Worth .............................................. 203 Dallas .................................................... 213 Burton .................................................... 12 Chappell Hill ............................................ 10 Somerville ................................................ 15 Bellville .................................................... 15 Fayetteville ......................................... 20 Hempstead ............................................. 22 Navasota ............................................. 25 Caldwell ............................................. 30 Giddings ............................................. 32 Sealy ...................................................... 33 Columbus ................................................. 35
Hotel/Motel/Resort ... 13 — Rooms .... 640 Hospitals ....................... 1 — Beds .......... 99 Bed & Breakfast ......... 43 — Rooms .... 100 Clinics ........................... 4 Doctors ........................ 40 Dentists ....................... 20 Churches ..................... 73 Recreational Golf Courses ................ 1 Museums ....................... 5 State Parks ................... 3 City Parks ...................... 8
Electricity Distributors Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative, Inc. City of Brenham Water Sources — Lakes and Wells Lake Somerville Sewer Treatment Plant Type: Secondary Capacity (MGPD): 3.55 Present Load: 70% Storm Sewer: YES Coverage: 100% Sanitary Sewer: YES Coverage: 100% Solid Waste Disposal Type: Transfer Station Natural Gas City of Brenham
CLIMATE
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Climate Temperature Average January 50° ★ July 84° ★ Annual 68° Average annual rainfall: 45.2” Prevailing wind direction: SSE
POPULATION Year 1970 1980 1990 2000 2015
City 8,922 10,966 11,952 13,507 16,579
RACE/ETHNICITY
County 18,842 21,998 26,154 30,373 34,765
EDUCATION Number of school districts ......................... 2 Number of schools ...................................... 9 Major ISD ................................. Brenham ISD Total enrollment .................................. 5,337 Total annual high school graduates ........ 319 Private/parochial schools ........................ 6 Colleges (state/private) within 30 miles ....... 3 Public library volumes ........................ 46,000
TAXES
Type of government .................. City Manager Police Department Personnel- full time ....... 40 Fire Department Personnel-full time ....... 15 — volunteers ........................................ 36 Pieces of equipment ........................................ 9 Fire insurance key rate ..................................... 3
Real Property Tax (per $100 valuation) County ...................... 0.5091 .......... 100% Brenham-City ............. 0.5070 ............. 100% Burton-City .............. 0.5000 .......... 100% Brenham ISD ............. 1.1350 ............. 100% Burton ISD ................ 1.1700 ............ 100% Blinn College ............. 0.0601ww ............ 100% Retail Sales Tax State ............................... 6.25% County ........................... 0.50% City of Brenham .......... 1.50% State Taxes Corporate Income Tax .............................. none Individual Income Tax .............................. none Gasoline Tax (cents/gallon) .................... $0.20
TRANSPORTATION
AGRICULTURE
Airport Nearest airport: Brenham Municipal Runway length: 6,003 feet, asphalt surface Nearest airports with commercial services: College Station (Easterwood) — 35 miles Houston (Bush Intercontinental) — 76 miles Houston (Hobby) — 85 miles Austin (Bergstrom International) — 90 miles Bus Services Kerrville Bus Lines Brazos Valley Transit Greyhound Megabus.com
LABOR ANALYSIS Radius of Labor Drawing Area ......... 75 miles *Average unemployed ................................ . 739 *Average unemployment rate .................. 4.8% Work Stoppages in the past five years ...... 0 Manufacturing Workers In Unions ........... 0% *Annual averages for Washington County 2015
Revised Texas Franchise Tax (effective 1/2008)
Cattle, poultry, dairy products, hogs, horses; hay, corn, sorghum, cotton, small grains, nursery crops. Market value $45.7 million.
ECONOMY Agribusiness, oil, tourism, manufacturing, government/services.
MINERALS Oil, gas and stone.
HISTORY Coahuiltecan tribes and Tonkawas in area when Anglo-American settlers arrived in 1821. Antebellum slaveholding area. Germans arrived around 1870. County named for George Washington; an original county, created 1836, organized 1837. ——— Brenham/Washington County is located on U.S. 290, 70 miles west of Houston and 90 miles of Austin. Only 40 miles south of Bryan-College Station. To the southwest, San Antonio is 160 miles while the Dallas-Fort Worth area is 210 miles to the north.
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Financing the Future of Our Community ~ One Affordable Loan at a Time ~ Chappell Hill Bank is a full-service, community bank with competitive rates, and most importantly, OUTSTANDING personal service. Located in historical downtown, Chappell Hill.
SUPERB CUSTOMER SERVICE SINCE 1907... EQUAL OPPORTUNITY LENDER.
CHAPPELL HILL BANK MODERN BANKING WITH OLD FASHIONED COURTESY CHAPPELL HILL, TEXAS 77426 (979) 836-6070 WWW.CHAPPELLHILLBANK.COM 5060 MAIN STREET 56 | brenham, texas | the banner-press official 2017-18 washington county fall/winter visitors & newcomer guide