Brookesmith, Texas facts for kids
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Brookesmith, Texas
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 Brookesmith, Texas
Location in Texas
Brookesmith, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Brown |
| Elevation | 1,348 ft (411 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
76827
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| Area code(s) | 325 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1352935 |
Brookesmith is a small, unincorporated community in Brown County, Texas. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own city government. It's located in the central part of Texas, within the larger Brownwood, Texas area. In 2000, about 61 people called Brookesmith home.
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A Look Back at Brookesmith
Brookesmith got its name in 1902. It was named after a local banker named Brooke Smith. The next year, a post office opened there. Other early settlers included David Smith and Aaron Lee.
In the past, Brookesmith had three cotton gins. These machines helped separate cotton fibers from their seeds. There were also other businesses. Cotton farming stopped in the 1950s, and many businesses closed. The post office, a store, and a gas station stayed open into the 1980s. The population was 61 people from 1980 to 2000. Today, you can find Smith Cemetery on maps of the community.
Where is Brookesmith?
Brookesmith is located in southwestern Brown County. It is about two miles off U.S. Highway 377 and Farm to Market Road 586. It's also about 19 mi (31 km) south of Brownwood. You can find it between Clear Creek and Spring Branch.
Brookesmith's Weather
The weather in Brookesmith is usually hot and humid in the summer. Winters are generally mild or cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it's often shown as "Cfa".
Learning in Brookesmith
In the 1980s, Brookesmith had a school that taught students from kindergarten all the way to 12th grade. Today, the Brookesmith Independent School District serves students in the area.
