Bryan

This Texas county seat sits in the Brazos Valley region and combines residential areas with commercial centers and educational facilities at an elevation of 374 feet (114 meters). The municipality spreads across flat terrain crossed by streets that connect its different districts.

The Houston and Texas Central Railway reached this location in 1867 and turned it into a transportation hub. Four years later, the settlement gained city status in 1871.

The Carnegie Library of Bryan, funded by a $10,000 grant from Andrew Carnegie in 1902, maintains a historic bell from 1905 near its entrance.

An online portal allows residents to manage municipal matters such as utility bills and infrastructure requests from home. The system centralizes access to most city services and simplifies everyday administrative tasks.

The Carnegie Library was funded by a 10,000 dollar grant in 1902 and preserves a bell from 1905 near its entrance. This bell originally served to announce events and opening hours to the community.

Location: Brazos County

Inception: 1872

Founders: Houston and Texas Central Railway

Elevation above the sea: 114 m

Website: http://bryantx.gov

GPS coordinates: 30.66560,-96.36670

Latest update: December 13, 2025 16:33