Brownbranch, Missouri facts for kids
Brownbranch is a small, quiet place in the United States. It's not a city or a town with its own government. Instead, it's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are part of a larger county, but they don't have their own mayor or city council. Brownbranch is located in the beautiful state of Missouri, known as the "Show-Me State."
Quick facts for kids
Brownbranch, Missouri
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 Brownbranch, Missouri
Location in Missouri
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| Country | U. S. A. |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Taney County |
| Elevation | 276 m (906 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 749046 |
Where is Brownbranch Located?
Brownbranch is found in the northeastern part of Taney County. This county is in the southern part of Missouri. Imagine looking at a map of Missouri; Taney County is near the bottom, close to the border with Arkansas.
The community sits right next to a stream called Beaver Creek. It's also where two important roads meet: Route 76 and Missouri Supplemental Route W. These roads help people travel to and from Brownbranch.
Nearby Places
Brownbranch is about 23 miles (that's about 37 kilometers) northeast of a town called Forsyth. Forsyth is the main town, or "county seat," for Taney County.
Other small communities are also close by:
- Bradleyville is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km) to the west on Route 76.
- McClurg is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) to the east on Route W.
Brownbranch is also considered part of the Branson, Missouri Micropolitan Statistical Area. A "micropolitan area" is like a smaller version of a big city area. It includes a main town and the smaller communities around it that are connected for jobs and daily life.
The Story Behind the Name
Brownbranch got its name from a family called Brown. The Brown family lived near a creek in the area. So, the community and the creek became known as "Brown Branch."
Post Office History
For many years, Brownbranch had its own post office. It opened in 1875. For the first 20 years, it was officially called "Brown Branch." Later, the name was shortened to "Brownbranch." The post office served the community for a long time, finally closing in 1962. Having a post office was very important for small communities like Brownbranch. It helped people send and receive letters and packages. It also served as a central meeting place.
