Barrington Farm was the home of Anson Jones, who immigrated to Texas in 1833 and served a congressman, senator, and Secretary of State before being elected as Texas’ last governor. After ushering Texas into statehood, he retired to Barrington, near Washington-on-the-Brazos, with his family.

The Barrington Living History Farm is a wonderful experience, especially when coupled with a visit to the Star of the Republic Museum at nearby Washington-on-the-Brazos.