Brownstown, Indiana facts for kids
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Brownstown, Indiana
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Historic Downtown Main Street
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Location of Brownstown in Jackson County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jackson |
| Township | Brownstown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.62 sq mi (4.21 km2) |
| • Land | 1.62 sq mi (4.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,025 |
| • Density | 1,868.44/sq mi (721.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
47220
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-08470 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396612 |
| Website | https://www.explorebrownstown.com/ |
Brownstown is a town in Jackson County, Indiana, United States. It is the main town, also known as the county seat, of Jackson County. In 2020, about 3,025 people lived there. The town was named after Jacob Brown, a general from the War of 1812.
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History of Brownstown
Brownstown was officially planned on April 8, 1816. This was even before Indiana became a state! Brownstown became the county seat of Jackson County in November 1816. It took over from Fort Vallonia, which had only been the county seat for a few months.
The land for the Jackson County Courthouse was given by Colonel John Ketcham. He wanted it used specifically for the courthouse. This important building is located right in the center of Brownstown. In 2011, the Jackson County Courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's a special place recognized for its history.
Where is Brownstown?
Brownstown covers about 1.6 square miles (4.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
The town is located near the East Fork of the White River. It is also close to the Jackson-Washington State Forest. The larger Hoosier National Forest is nearby too. This means Brownstown is surrounded by beautiful nature.
People of Brownstown
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 504 | — | |
| 1870 | 572 | 13.5% | |
| 1880 | 849 | 48.4% | |
| 1890 | 1,422 | 67.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,685 | 18.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,492 | −11.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,554 | 4.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,758 | 13.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,860 | 5.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,998 | 7.4% | |
| 1960 | 2,158 | 8.0% | |
| 1970 | 2,376 | 10.1% | |
| 1980 | 2,704 | 13.8% | |
| 1990 | 2,872 | 6.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,978 | 3.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,947 | −1.0% | |
| 2020 | 3,025 | 2.6% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 2,947 people living in Brownstown. There were 1,175 households, which are groups of people living together. About 792 of these were families.
The average age of people in Brownstown was about 38.7 years old.
- About 25.7% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 24.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 23.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 18.6% were 65 years or older.
There were slightly more females (51.8%) than males (48.2%) living in the town.
Schools in Brownstown
Brownstown has a public library where you can borrow books. The town also has three main public schools:
- An elementary school for younger students.
- A middle school for older kids.
- A high school for teenagers.
In addition, there is a private Lutheran elementary and middle school in Brownstown.
See also
In Spanish: Brownstown (Indiana) para niños
