Historical Marker
Brenham
Historical marker location:
Brenham, Texas
( NE corner of the intersection of Business 290 at US 290, SE limits of Brenham.)
Marker installed: 1964
Founded 1843. Named for Richard Fox Brenham (1810-1843), Republic of Texas patriot.
Railhead and supply center in Civil War.
Blinn Memorial College founded here, 1883.
Center for farming, trade and manufacturing.
Home of famous annual Maifest, colorful folk tradition. Historical sites marked.