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Overview
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historical Site is located on the Brazos River, in Washington County, northwest of Houston, between Brenham and Navasota. It is nicknamed the “Birthplace of Texas”, because this was where the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed in 1836. It is a historical site, but has good birding along a loop trail through woods and meadows, with views of the Brazos River. 174 species of birds have been seen here (eBird totals).
This birding hotspot is site no. PPW-W 001 on the Prairies and Pineywoods Wildlife Trail-West.
Birds
Notable Species
"to do"
Rarities
"to do"
Check-list
Birds you can see here include:
"to do"
Other Wildlife
Raccoon, opossum, armadillo, rabbit, squirrel, white-tailed deer.
Site Information
History and Use
The park was founded in 1916, to commemorate the 80th year since Texas gained its independence from Mexico in 1836.
Areas of Interest
- Wildflower Loop Trail, which starts near Beaver Pond. It is currently closed due to a washout caused by flood waters when Beaver Pond overflowed in 2015.
Access and Facilities
- Open daily 8am - sundown
- Visitor Center open daily 10am-5pm. Closed on Christmas Day
- No entrance fee to the Historic Site and the trails in the rest of the park
- Barrington Living History Farm - entrance fee required
- Star of the Republic Museum - entrance fee required
Contact Details
- P.O. Box 305, Washington, TX 77880-0305
- Tel: (936) 878-2214
