Region: Prairies and Lakes
Settled in 1847, the community soon had two institutions of higher learning.
The small schools thrived for a while but faded in 1867 when the community was
almost wiped out by a yellow fever epidemic. The rural community still reflects
quiet pace of bygone times. The town has more than 25 Recorded Texas Historic
Landmarks and 10 sites on the National Register of Historic Places, including
the Main Street Historic District.
The 1855 Henry C. Brandt house was sold to the Providence Baptist Church in
1893 and served, from time to time, as a pastor's residence. A derelict
structure by 1996 when the Historical Society acquired it, this historic
building has now been reconstructed and serves as the Chappell Hill Visitor
Reception Center.
Historic downtown district tours are available through a local historical
group. 979/836-6033.
Annual festivals include the Bluebonnet Festival of Texas in the spring and
the Scarecrow Festival in the fall.