Washington Texas Map

About Washington, Texas

Washington is a locality in Washington County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Washington is located at 30.3252°N, 96.1566°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77880.

Washington unfolds across a landscape of rolling, verdant hills, where the air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening fields and freshly turned earth. It lies 23.4 miles south-south-east of College Station, TX (from College Station, TX: bearing 153°T), and is situated 6.0 miles south-west of Navasota. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, not dramatic peaks or valleys, but a gentle rise and fall that seems to cradle the scattered farmsteads and weathered barns. Oak trees, ancient and gnarled, punctuate the fields, their limbs reaching skyward like supplicating arms, their shadows lengthening across the sun-baked pastures as the day begins its slow descent. The sky above Washington is immense, an ever-changing canvas of blues and greys, often brushed with the fiery hues of sunset that paint the horizon in strokes of orange and rose. This place, Washington, bears the indelible mark of Texas history, serving as the very first capital of the Republic of Texas before Austin claimed the honor. Its foundations are deeply rooted in the fertile soil that has sustained generations of farmers and ranchers. The local economy, while perhaps not as boisterous as it once was, still draws lifeblood from the land, with cotton, cattle, and various grains forming the backbone of its agricultural heritage. Echoes of its pioneering past can be felt in the quiet dignity of its historic buildings, some still standing with a stoic resilience, whispering tales of a bygone era to those who pause to listen. The rhythm of life in Washington is unhurried, a measured beat that allows for contemplation of the vastness of the surrounding countryside and the enduring spirit of its people.

About This Washington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Washington, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.325209, -96.156626. 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 Washington and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Washington includes the ZIP code (77880), telephone area code (409), 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 Washington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.