College Station

College Station is a university town in Brazos County, east-central Texas, that merges with neighboring Bryan to form a shared metropolitan area. Wide streets connect residential districts with campus facilities and green spaces, while low-rise buildings and open lots define much of the cityscape.

The settlement began in 1860 when the Houston and Texas Central Railway laid tracks through the region and established a stop there. Sixteen years later, the state of Texas founded the agricultural and mechanical college that eventually became Texas A&M University.

The name College Station came from the railroad depot near campus in the 1870s, when most of the site served as a stop along the tracks. Today this connection to university life shapes how locals organize many traditions and seasonal events around campus schedules.

The town works well for visitors wanting to experience life in a Texas university setting, especially during academic semesters when the campus is active. Parking is available in most districts, and the flat terrain makes it easy to move around on foot or by bicycle in central areas.

Some streets in the older core still carry original names from the railroad days when freight cars and travelers stopped here. The presidential library of George H.W. Bush holds not only official papers but also personal letters and objects that offer insight into his private life.

Location: Brazos County

Elevation above the sea: 103 m

Website: http://cstx.gov

GPS coordinates: 30.60139,-96.31444

Latest update: December 12, 2025 19:58