Chappell Hill Texas Map

About Chappell Hill, Texas

Chappell Hill is a locality in Washington County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 680. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Chappell Hill is located at 30.1427°N, 96.2569°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77426.

Chappell Hill rises from the gentle rolling terrain of Washington County, a place where the land breathes a slow, verdant sigh. It lies 33.8 miles south of College Station, TX (from College Station, TX: bearing 172°T), and is situated 8.6 miles east of Brenham. Thick stands of live oak, their branches gnarled like ancient storytellers, punctuate fields of pasture and the occasional cultivated plot. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the sweet, earthy scent of damp soil and sun-warmed pine needles, a fragrance that clings to the very fabric of the place. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy, creating shifting mosaics of light and shadow on the dusty roads that wind between homesteads and the clustered buildings of the historic village. A quiet dignity pervades the landscape, a sense of enduring presence that has seen seasons turn and generations pass. The history of Chappell Hill is deeply entwined with the fertile lands it occupies, a story whispered in the weathered wood of its antebellum homes and the quiet dignity of its historic cemetery. Once a bustling hub of commerce and culture in the mid-19th century, its economy was largely shaped by the rich soil that yielded bountiful cotton harvests, a prosperity built on the backs of enslaved laborers. Though time has softened the edges of its former grandeur, echoes of that past remain, evident in the preserved architecture and the enduring spirit of its residents. Today, agriculture still plays a vital role, with cattle ranches and hayfields dotting the surrounding countryside, while the town itself offers a charming glimpse into a bygone era, a place where the pace of life allows for contemplation and a deep connection to the land.

About This Chappell Hill Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Chappell Hill, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.142717, -96.256907. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Chappell Hill and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Chappell Hill includes the ZIP code (77426), telephone area code (281), county seat of Washington County (Brenham), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Chappell Hill is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.