Did You Know...

Established in 1907, Blue Bell's original name was the Brenham Creamery Company. They only produced butter.

A Brief History

Visit the Brenham, TX location 

Affectionately called "The Little Creamery", this location is where it all began. You can visit there today, learn some history, watch production from the observation deck, and try a scoop of ice cream.

1101 South Blue Bell Road
Brenham, Texas 77833
800-327-8135

*The observation deck is only open Monday - Friday 8am - 2pm.

Brenham Creamery Company Established

1907

Ice Cream started being produced. Only 2 Gallons/Day!

1911

Name change to Blue Bell Creameries

1930

Blue Bell purchases their 1st refrigerated truck . Prior to this, products had been delivered by horse and wagon.

1936

During World War II, Blue Bell focused on production of butter for American troops

1939 -1945

Butter no longer produced and focus turns to ice cream.

1958

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