Brownsburg, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Brownsburg, Indiana
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North Green Street
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| Nicknames:
bburg
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| Motto(s):
"Community on the Move"
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Location of Brownsburg in Hendricks County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Indiana | ||
| County | Hendricks | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 16.35 sq mi (42.36 km2) | ||
| • Land | 16.27 sq mi (42.13 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 30,068 | ||
| • Density | 1,780.98/sq mi (687.63/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
46112
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| Area code(s) | 317 | ||
| FIPS code | 18-08416 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2396611 | ||
Brownsburg is a town located in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States. It's a growing community. In 2010, about 21,285 people lived here. By 2020, the population had grown to 28,973 residents.
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History of Brownsburg
Brownsburg was first settled in 1824 by a person named James B. Brown. Before that, Delaware Indians lived in the area, near a creek they called "Wa-pe-ke-way." Today, we know this creek as White Lick Creek.
A few years later, in 1828, the first log schoolhouse was built in the area. More settlers came to the town after a stagecoach line was set up in 1820. This stagecoach line connected the area to Indianapolis.
William Harris was another early settler. He sold parts of the woods to new pioneers. Because of him, the town was first named Harrisburg in 1835. However, there was already another post office in Indiana with the name Harrisburg. So, in 1836, the town's post office name was changed to Brownsburg.
Between 1840 and 1870, Brownsburg grew a lot. Its size tripled, and the town got its first church. The first election in Brownsburg happened in 1848. Later, in 1863, the town was divided into two parts: Brown Township and Lincoln Township.
A cool fact for movie fans: part of the famous movie Hoosiers was filmed in Brownsburg in 1985. They used the old College Avenue Gym for some scenes!
Brownsburg's Geography
Brownsburg covers an area of about 11.16 square miles (28.90 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 11.08 square miles (28.70 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.08 square miles (0.21 square kilometers), is water.
The White Lick Creek flows through the town from north to south. This creek is a smaller stream that flows into the White River. It passes just west of the town center.
Population and People
Brownsburg has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's how the population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 132 | — | |
| 1870 | 551 | — | |
| 1880 | 667 | 21.1% | |
| 1890 | 623 | −6.6% | |
| 1900 | 676 | 8.5% | |
| 1910 | 876 | 29.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,063 | 21.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,042 | −2.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,136 | 9.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,578 | 38.9% | |
| 1960 | 4,478 | 183.8% | |
| 1970 | 5,751 | 28.4% | |
| 1980 | 6,242 | 8.5% | |
| 1990 | 7,628 | 22.2% | |
| 2000 | 14,520 | 90.4% | |
| 2010 | 21,285 | 46.6% | |
| 2020 | 28,973 | 36.1% | |
| Source: US Census Bureau | |||
What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 21,285 people living in Brownsburg. There were about 7,948 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most of these households, about 58.7%, were married couples.
The average age of people in Brownsburg was 36 years old. About 28.4% of the residents were under 18 years old. This means Brownsburg has a good number of kids and teenagers!
Education in Brownsburg
Brownsburg takes education seriously.
Public Schools
All the public schools in Brownsburg are managed by the Brownsburg Community School Corporation. They work to provide a good education for students in the area.
Private Schools
There are also private school options in Brownsburg:
- Bethesda Christian School
- St. Malachy Catholic School (for Pre-K through 8th grade)
Public Library
The town has its own library, called the Brownsburg Public Library. It's a great place to find books, learn new things, and use computers.
Famous People from Brownsburg
Many interesting people have connections to Brownsburg, including athletes and artists:
- Christopher Dwightstone Jones, a former NFL player and Super Bowl champion
- Adam Andretti, a racing driver
- Kristen Ashley, an author who grew up here
- Tucker Barnhart, a Major League Baseball (MLB) catcher
- Chloé Dygert, a bicyclist
- Chris Estridge, a professional soccer player
- Arthur W Graham III, who created the first electronic race timing system
- Avani Gregg, a social media personality
- Matt Hagans, a racing driver
- Gordon Hayward, a former basketball player for the Butler Bulldogs
- Allen Hughes, a former New York Times music and dance critic
- Lance Lynn, a Chicago White Sox MLB pitcher
- Pat McAfee, a former Indianapolis Colts punter who lives in Brownsburg
- Tony Pedregon, a two-time NHRA Funny Car Champion
- Bill Puterbaugh, a racing driver
- Bill Sampen, a former Major League Baseball pitcher
- Robbie Stanley, a racing driver
- Joe Staysniak, a former Indianapolis Colts offensive lineman
- Drew Storen, a Cincinnati Reds MLB pitcher
- Mark Titus, a college basketball player and blogger
- Mike Vanderjagt, a former NFL kicker
- Shannon Elkins, a teacher at Zionsville Middle School
Nearby Towns and Cities
Brownsburg is surrounded by several other communities:
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Pittsboro | Fayette, Lebanon | Zionsville | |
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| Danville | Avon, Plainfield |
Images for kids
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Looking east on Main Street
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Brownsburg Town Hall and Police Station
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Gateway and trailhead at N. Green Street
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Brownsburg Public Library
See also
In Spanish: Brownsburg (Indiana) para niños
