 Independence Hall in 2008 | |
| Location | 23400 PR 12, Washington, Texas |
| Coordinates | 30°19′26″N 96°09′13″W / 30.323922°N 96.153673°W |
| Area | 293.1 acres (118.6 ha) |
| Designated | 1916 |
| Governing body | Texas Parks and Wildlife Department |
| Website | Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site |
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The Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site is a historic site at Washington-on-the-Brazos, Texas, where the Convention of 1836 adopted the Texas Declaration of Independence. The government 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.[1]
- ^ Visitor Services Complex Archived 2009-02-25 at the Wayback Machine, Birthplace of Texas