1843History
In 1843, the Hickory Grove community was renamed Brenham in memory of a local physician, Richard Fox Brenham, who died while serving in the Texian militia during the Mier Expedi...
1844Government
On February 4, 1844, Washington County voters selected Brenham to become the county seat.
1846Government
German immigrants settled in Brenham as early as 1846.
1848Government
Numerous German immigrants settled here in the mid-19th century, following the revolutions in German states in 1848.
1880History
The largest numbers of German immigrants arrived between 1880 and 1883.
1885Government
Jewish immigrants to Brenham established one of Texas' first Orthodox synagogues in 1885, which was relocated to Austin in 2015.
2000History
=== 2000 census ===
As of the census of 2000, 13,507 people, 4,907 households, and 3,115 families lived in the city.
2020History
Brenham ( BREH-nəm) is a city in east-central Texas, United States, and the county seat of Washington County, with a population of 17,369 according to the 2020 U.S.