Brookston, Indiana facts for kids
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Brookston, Indiana
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Main Street from State Road 43
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| Nickname(s):
Star of the Prairie
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Location of Brookston in White County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | White |
| Township | Prairie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.66 sq mi (1.71 km2) |
| • Land | 0.66 sq mi (1.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,631 |
| • Density | 2,471.21/sq mi (953.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
47923
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-08146 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396608 |
| Website | https://www.townofbrookston.com/ |
Brookston is a small town located in Prairie Township, White County, in the state of Indiana, United States. It is sometimes called the "Star of the Prairie." In 2020, about 1,631 people lived there.
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History of Brookston
Brookston was officially planned and laid out in 1853. It was named after James Brooks, who was an important person working for the railroad.
The town's post office has been open since Brookston was first established.
Where is Brookston?
Brookston is located entirely on land, with no water areas. According to information from 2010, the town covers a total area of about 0.66 square miles (1.71 square kilometers).
People of Brookston
Population Facts
Over the years, the number of people living in Brookston has changed. For example, in 1870, there were 406 residents. The population grew to 1,701 in 1980 and 1,804 in 1990. By 2010, the population was 1,554, and in 2020, it increased slightly to 1,631 people.
Who Lives in Brookston?
In 2010, there were 1,554 people living in Brookston. Most residents (98%) were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 2.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 624 households in the town. Many households (34.8%) had children under 18 living with them. About half (50.8%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.49 people.
The average age of people in Brookston was 37.6 years. About 26.6% of residents were under 18 years old. About 11.9% were 65 years or older.
Learning in Brookston
The town has a public library called the Brookston-Prairie Township Public Library. It's a great place to borrow books and learn new things.
Younger students attend Frontier Elementary School, which teaches children from kindergarten through sixth grade. The junior-senior high school for older students is located nearby in Chalmers, about 2.4 miles (3.8 kilometers) north of Brookston.
Fun and Festivals
Since 1978, Brookston has hosted a special event every year called the Brookston Apple Popcorn Festival. This festival takes place on the third Saturday in September.
The festival is a fun time for everyone. It features delicious food, musical performances, and exciting contests. You can also find vendor booths selling various items and many yard sales around town.
