Washington on the Brazos: Cradle of the Texas Republic
Historian Richard B. McCaslin discusses his book Washington on the Brazos: Cradle of the Texas Republic.
The saga of the Texas Republic begins on the west side of the Brazos River at Washington when a declaration of independence was approved on March 6, 1836. After approving this declaration of independence and constitution, the delegates fled as Santa Anna's army approached following the downfall of the Alamo.
The government of the Republic of Texas returned to Washington in 1842. After the United States annexed Texas in 1846, Austin became the capital of the Lone Star State because of its more central location.
A thriving river port during the 1850s, Washington remained a flourishing community with many buildings paid for from revenues from steamboat cargoes. The community declined at an accelerated rate when its leaders decided to rely on steamship traffic rather than invest in a rail line. Washington suffered a serious blow when the railroad bypassed it and the Civil War sealed its fate.
The Texas Centennial in 1936 and the efforts of citizens’ organizations beginning in the 1950s transformed this once-successful community into Washington-on-the-Brazos, the state historic site that serves today as the primary focus for preserving the history of the Republic of Texas.
Dr. Richard B. McCaslin is professor of history at the University of North Texas and is author of A Distant Thunder: The Civil War in the Trans-Mississippi and Fighting Stock: John S. Rip Ford of Texas (The Texas Biography Series). His book Tainted Breeze: The Great Hanging at Gainesville, Texas, was the Winner of the Coral Horton Tullis Memorial Prize and the topic of Dr. McCaslin’s dissertation at the University of Texas.
Texas: Independence Hall @Washington-on-the-Brazos
Washington-on-the-Brazos is an unincorporated area along the Brazos River in Washington County, Texas. Founded when Texas was still a part of Mexico, the settlement was the site of the Convention of 1836 and the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence. The name Washington-on-the-Brazos was used to distinguish the settlement from Washington-on-the-Potomac—i.e., Washington, D.C.
Founded largely by immigrants from the southern United States, Washington-on-the-Brazos is known as the birthplace of Texas because it was here that, on March 1, 1836, Texas delegates met to formally announce Texas' intention to separate from Mexico and to draft the constitution of the new Republic of Texas. They organized an interim government to serve until a government could be elected and inaugurated.
The delegates declared independence on March 2, 1836. They adopted their constitution on March 16. The delegates worked until March 17, when they had to flee with the residents of Washington, to escape the advancing Mexican Army. The townspeople returned after the Mexican Army was defeated at San Jacinto on April 21. Town leaders lobbied for Washington’s designation as the permanent capital of the Republic of Texas, but leaders of the Republic favored Waterloo, which later was renamed Austin.
Washington County was established by the legislature of the Republic of Texas in 1836 and organized in 1837, when Washington-on-the-Brazos was designated as the county seat. Although the county seat moved to Brenham in 1844, the town continued to thrive as a center for the cotton trade until the mid-1850s, as it was located on the Brazos River to use for shipping out the crop. The construction of railroads bypassed the town and pulled off its business. The strife of the Civil War took another toll on the town, and by the turn of the 20th century it was
the State of Texas purchased 50 acres (20 ha) of the old townsite in 1916 and built a replica of the building where the delegates met. The state acquired more of the site in 1976 and 1996.
Located between Brenham and Navasota off State Highway 105, the site is now known as Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. It covers 293 acres (119 ha), and features three main attractions: Independence Hall, Barrington Living History Farm, and the Star of the Republic Museum, which is administered by Blinn College. The site's visitor center is free and includes interactive exhibits about the Texas Revolution and the park's attractions, a gift shop, a conference center and an education center.
The Barrington Living History Farm is a living museum homestead that represents the mid-19th-century farm founded by Dr. Anson Jones, the last President of the Republic of Texas. Costumed interpreters raise cotton, corn, cattle and hogs using period techniques. The 1844 Anson Jones Home was moved to the site in 1936 as part of the Texas Centennial Celebration. The reconstructed outbuildings include two slave cabins, a kitchen building, a smokehouse, a cotton house and a barn. The farmstead opened in 2000, and is operated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
In Houston, Washington Avenue was named after Washington-on-the-Brazos. It was the western route to Washington County. Following the present-day road: Washington Avenue; Hempstead Highway; US 290 (Northwest Freeway), then outside of Harris County, US 290 is called Houston Highway.
Washington On The Brazos The birthplace of Texas
In 1836 Texas won it's independence from Mexico so Michelle and I decided to do a day trip to visit a couple of the historic sites of that time. The Fanthorp Inn, originally built in 1834 while still under Mexico, has survived the Texas revolution and the Civil War. Been part of Mexico, The Republic Of Texas, and the United States and remains in remarkably wonderful condition.
Washington On The Brazos (Once a town on the Brazos River) where a replica of the Hall Of Independence stands, is the site of the signing of the Texas Declaration Of Independence and has much history to be seen there. If you love history these places are definitely worth a visit in south central Texas
Texas Celebrates 179 Years of Independence Washington-on-the-Brazos
Texas Celebrates 179 Years of Independence Day in the Lone Star State, commemorating the day nearly 180 years ago when Texas declared itself free from Mexico. On March 2, 1836, as the Battle of the Alamo raged, the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed by a convention at Washington-on-the-Brazos, and the state has been known for its fiercely proud independent spirit ever since. The document, penned by a five-person committee headed by George C. Childress, was signed unanimously on March 2, 1836 at Washington-on-the-Brazos by representatives from the 17 Mexican municipalities that then made up Texas.
After declaring its independence, the Republic of Texas was a sovereign nation and remained that way until Texas became the 28th state of the United States on Dec. 29, 1845.
The Best of Washington County, Texas
Located halfway between Houston and Austin is Washington County, Texas - home of Blue Bell ice cream, Blinn College, Washington on the Brazos, the Texas Cotton Gin Museum, the first official GeoTour in Texas, rich Texas history, unique shopping, eclectic dining, and lodging that will spoil you. Come see what makes Washington County so special!
Texas to Washington time lapse
3 day road trip in 4 and a half minutes. The first half of the video is a picture every minute. I noticed it was missing a lot of beautiful details (driving through Utah was incredible) so I switched it to a pic every 30 seconds in Idaho. This was shot on a 1st gen GoPro with a Battery Bacpac and clever charging intervals. Some cell phone pictures are splashed in there for flavor
Barrington Living History Farm Washington-on-the-Brazos
Barrington Living History Farm Washington-on-the-Brazos
The Washington area was the site of the final home of the last president of the Republic of Texas. Anson Jones had arrived in Texas in 1833. Settling in Brazoria, he practiced medicine and his business thrived. Like other prosperous men he was drawn into the political conflicts of his era. Actively serving the Republic of Texas, he was Congressman, Minister to the United States, Senator, and Secretary of State. In 1844, at the height of his political career, Jones was elected president of the Republic.
It was a bittersweet legacy of Jones's short tenure as president for during that time the Republic of Texas ceased to exist. Instead, Texas became the 28th State of the United States. It was left to Jones to declare, The final act in this great drama is now performed. The Republic of Texas is no more. -- Anson Jones, President, Republic of Texas February 19, 1846
With these words Jones ended his public life and political career, retiring with his family to Barrington, the home he had built near the town of Washington. Anson Jones's star rose briefly with the Republic's Lone Star and faded quickly with annexation.
Anson Jones farmed near Washington during and after his presidency. Jones named his farm Barrington after his Massachusetts home, Great Barrington. There he lived with wife Mary, their four children, his sister, sister-in-law, and five slaves. The family home, two slave cabins, a kitchen building, smokehouse, cotton house and barn made up Barrington Farm.
With Jones's daybook as their guide, the interpreters at Barrington Living History Farm conduct themselves much as did the earliest residents of the original farmstead. The Jones home is original; the outbuildings are replicas constructed by Texas Parks and Wildlife using Jones's own journal and drawings.
Step into the lives of Barrington Farm's earliest residents. Experience the sights, smells, and sounds of the 19th century. The scene is complete with heritage breeds of livestock. Interpreters, dressed in period style clothing, help visitors better understand what life was like 150 years ago.
You are encouraged to participate in the work of the farm and become a part of the exhibit. Learn how to drive oxen, help plant and harvest crops, and try your hand at spinning or making soap. Explore the farm and experience the daily lives of those who came before.
Ride to Chappell Hill Texas
Howdy!! Chappell Hill is a small rural unincorporated community in the eastern portion of Washington County, Texas, United States. It is located along U.S. Highway 290 roughly halfway between Brenham and Hempstead. and the land is some of the oldest Anglo-settled in the state. often during the weekends you would find cyclist, runners etc in this area.
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175th Anniversary Texas Declaration of Independence Sam Houston
March 2, 2011, marks the 175th Anniversary of the creation of the Republic of Texas at Washington-on-the-Brazos. Forty nine men gathered together at Washington-on-the-Brazos,Texas on March 1, 1836. They drafted a Declaration of Independence and approved it the next day, on March 2, 1836. Thus was born the Republic of Texas, an independent nation nestled between the United States and Mexico; it lasted until 1846.
Josh absolutely loves looking out the window at Independence Hall and playing 'Peek-A-Boo'. All of the period actors were there playing the roles of Sam Houston, Stephen F. Austin and William Barret Travis. I let them do there thing in the hall and just filmed. Half the time I was pointing the camera at them and watching Josh in the other direction- hahaha
Texas Declaration of Independence
Salute to the signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
Texas Independence Day in the United States
Texas Independence Day in the United States
March 2 marks the 180th anniversary of Texas Independence. On this date in 1836.59 delegates gathered in the small town of River from Washington, and passed, without discussion, a written declaration in the first place by George Childress declared Texas independent Republic of Mexico. On March 5 and 6, the ceremony will be held in the original place, Washington at the head of the state Brazos Historic Site, about 80 miles northwest of Houston.
San Jacinto Monument, Battleship Texas, and Downtown Houston Drive Through
Houston is the fourth largest city (in terms of population) in the United States, and there is plenty to explore. There is so much to see that I will need to make many trips in the future to see everything. On this trip, I head down to the San Jacinto Monument and to Battleship Texas. I check out both although it was hard to see the top of the monument due to the low clouds and fog. The monument is a dedication to the Battle of San Jacinto back on April 21, 1836 which the outnumbered Texian Army led by General Sam Houston defeated the Mexican army and forced then-Mexican president Santa Anna to sign an independence treaty which led to the creation of the Republic of Texas. However, Texas would be later admitted to the United States in 1845. After visiting both places, I take a drive through downtown Houston.
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01:40 - San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site
10:07 - Battleship Texas
14:50 - Driving through Downtown Houston
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The Singing Cadets on Texas Independence Day Celebration 2017
1.Internationally known as the Voice of Aggieland, The Singing Cadets is Texas A&M University's premier men's chorus. Now in our 114th touring season, we will be performing over 100 concerts this year throughout Texas and the United States.
2.Washington on the Brazos to mark 180th Anniversary of Texas Independence at its annual “Texas Independence Day Celebration”
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There are 254 Counties in the
Texas
We’re the 2nd largest state in the continental US
Anderson, Andrews Angelina Aransas
Archer Armstrong Atascosa Austin’s Large
Bailey, Bandera, Bastrop, Baylor, Bee
Bell Bexar And Blanco you just saw
Borden Bosque Bowie Brazoria Brazos
Brewster Briscoe And Brooks Y’all
Brown Burleson Burnet Caldwell Calhoun Callahan Cameron Camp is swell
Carson Cass Castro Chambers Cherokee Childress Clay and Cochran
Coke Coleman Collin Collingsworth Colorado Comal Comanche and Concho
Cooke Coryell Cottle Crane Crockett Crosby Culberson Dallam
Dallas Dawson Deaf Smith Delta Denton DeWitt Dickens and Dimmit
Donley Duval Eastland Ector Edwards El Paso Ellis and Erath
Falls Fannin Fayette Fisher Floyd Foard Fort Bend and Franklin
Freestone Frio Gaines Galveston Garza Gillespie Glasscock and Goliad
Gonzales Gray Grayson Gregg Grimes
Guadalupe Hale and Hall
Hamilton Hansford Hardeman Hardin Harris
Harrison Hartley and Haskell
Hays Hemphill Henderson Hidalgo Hill Hockley Hood and Hopkins
Houston Howard Hudspeth Hunt Hutchinson Irion Jack and Jackson
Jasper Jeff Davis Jefferson Jim Hogg Jim Wells Johnson Jones and Karnes City
There are 254 counties in the
Texas
We’re the 2nd largest state in the continental US
Kaufman Kendall Kenedy Kent Kerr
Kimble King and Kinney
Kleberg Knox La Salle Lamar Lamb
Lampasas Lavaca and Lee
Leon Liberty Limestone Lipscomb Live Oak
Llano Loving and Lubbock
Lynn Madison Marion Martin Mason Matagorda Maverick and McCulloch
McLennan McMullen Medina Menard Midland Milam Mills and Mitchell
Montague Montgomery Moore Morris Motley
Nacogdoches Navarro and Newton
Nolan Nueces Ochiltree Oldham Orange Palo Pinto Panola and Parker
Parmer Pecos Polk Potter Presidio
Rains Randall and Reagan
Real Red River Reeves Refugio Roberts Robertson Rockwall Runnels
Rusk Sabine San Augustine San Jacinto San Patricio San Saba Schleicher and Scurry
Shackelford Shelby Sherman Smith Somervell Starr Stephens and Sterling
Stonewall Sutton Swisher Tarrant Taylor Terrell Terry and Throckmorton
Titus Tom Green Travis Trinity Tyler
Upshur Upton and Uvalde
Val Verde Van Zandt Victoria Walker
Waller Ward Washington and Webb
Wharton Wheeler Wichita Wilbarger
Willacy Williamson Wilson and Winkler
Wise Wood Yoakum Young Zapata Zavala
And my capital’s Austin
There are 254 Counties in the
Texas
We’re the 2nd largest state in the continental US
Redneck Archaeologist And Gang Goes To Washington On The Brazos Pt 4
Redneck Archaeologist and gang visit some sewing
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Reading of the Texas Declaration of Independence 175th year anniversary!
In honor of the 175th anniversary of the signing of the Texas Declaration of Indepence, I thought it would be great to read it so we could all listen to it! This document was signed by 59 men, only 60 years after Thomas Jefferson wrote the colonies DOI.
Listen to the issues and greivances and see how close they resemble today.
Reading the Declaration of Independence - Comanche Texas
Local attorneys Keith and Judson Woodley led the reading of the Declaration of Independence on the Courthouse steps of Comanche County, Texas.
The Lion of Texas — A Conversation with Sam Houston
A hero of our state’s battle for independence from Mexico, Houston served as president of the Republic of Texas, governor of the State of Texas (as well as Tennessee), and U.S. senator for the State of Texas. He also has the distinction of being the only Confederate state governor to oppose secession from the Union and was thus removed from office. President John F. Kennedy even included a chapter on Sam Houston in his Pulitzer Award-winning Profiles In Courage.
Today, another Texan and namesake of Sam Houston presents “The Lion of Texas—A Conversation with Sam Houston,” a two-act one-man play that allows the audience to step into the home of Sam Houston and “feel” the very substance and nature of the famous Texas legend.
Comfort Suites Brenham - Brenham (Texas) - United States
Comfort Suites Brenham hotel city: Brenham (Texas) - Country: United States
Address: 2350 S. Day Street; zip code: TX 77833
The Comfort Suites hotel is located near Blinn College - Brenham, the Brenham Heritage Museum and Blue Bell Creameries ice cream factory and tour.
-- L'hôtel Comfort Suites Brenham vous accueille à proximité du Blinn College, du Musée du patrimoine de Brenham et de l'usine de crème glacée Blue Bell Creameries avec son tour guidé.
-- El The Comfort Suites hotel se encuentra cerca del Blinn College - Brenham, el Museo de Brenham Heritage y la fabríca de helados Blue Bell Creameries, que organiza excursiones en sus instalaciones.
-- Das Comfort Suites Hotel begrüßt Sie in der Nähe des Blinn College - Brenham und unweit des Brenham Heritage Museums sowie der Fabrik Blue Bell Creameries, in der Sie sich bei einer Besichtigung über die Herstellung von Speiseeis informieren können.
-- Comfort Suites酒店毗邻博林学院布伦纳姆校区（Blinn College - Brenham）、布伦纳姆文化博物馆（Brenham Heritage Museum）和Blue Bell Creameries冰淇淋厂及其旅游景点，距离Antique Rose Emporium商场、萨默维尔湖（Somerville Lake）和Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site历史景点均只有几分钟路程。 ...
-- Отель Comfort Suites расположен недалеко колледжа Блинн - Бренам, Музея наследия Бренам и фабрики по производству мороженного «Блу Бэлл Кремерис» с возможностью проведения экскурсии.
-- يقع فندق Comfort Suites على مقربة من كلية بلين-برينهام ومتحف برينهام للتراث ومصنع Blue Bell Creameries للآيس كريم والرحلات، ويمكن للضيوف زيارة متجر أنتيك روز وبحيرة سومرفيل وموقع Washington-on-the-Brazos التاريخي بالولاية على بُعد بضع دقائق من...
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