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Why visit Brookville
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 18 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Brookville Theatre, The Hermitage and Brookville Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Brookville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Brookville
Brookville is a town in Brookville Township, Franklin County, Indiana, United States. The town is the county seat of and the largest community entirely within Franklin County. The population was 2,622 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Brookville, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Brookville Theatre
Cinema and theater
15 West 5th Street, Brookville
"Hours depend on show times. typical showtimes are 7PM. Friday,...
Museums and landmarks4
The Hermitage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Listed on the NRHP in Indiana
650 East 8th Street, Brookville
Brookville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Listed on the NRHP in Indiana
Franklin County Seminary
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Indiana, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes18
La Calaca Mexican Bar and Grill
Restaurant · Mexican, Tex-Mex, Grill
559 Main Street, Brookville
Mo-Th 10:30-21:00;Fr-Sa 10:30-22:00;Su 10:30-20:30
Pioneer Restaurant & Lounge
Restaurant · Burger, Chicken, Sandwich, American, Fish, Fries
412 Court Street, Brookville
Pizza Pete
Restaurant · Pizza, Sandwich
534 Main Street, Brookville
Tu-Th,Su 15:30-21:00; Fr,Sa 15:30-21:30
Coffee On Main
Cafe · Coffee Shop
606 Main Street, Brookville
Tu-Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa 08:00-14:00
Dairy Cottage
Restaurant · Sandwich, Chicken, Ice Cream
1116 Main Street, Brookville
Mo-Su 09:30-21:00
Hilltop Restaurant
Restaurant · Burger, Pizza, Sandwich, Chicken · 0.4 mi
300 Main Street, Brookville
6 more on the map.
History
Brookville was platted in 1808 by Thomas Manwarring. The town derives its name from Brooks, the maiden name of a settler's mother. A post office has been in operation at Brookville since 1816.
From the History section of Brookville, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
The Cobblestone Inns & Suits
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
9135 State Road 101, Brookville
Churches and places of worship5
Little Cedar Grove Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Franklin County High School;Franklin County Middle School;Brookville Elementary School
School · 0.8 mi
Healthcare2
Map of Brookville
54 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 20°F | 3.4 in | 6.1 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 23°F | 2.7 in | 5.0 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 31°F | 3.6 in | 2.1 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 40°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 51°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 60°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 64°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 62°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 54°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 42°F | 3.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 33°F | 3.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 26°F | 3.4 in | 4.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Brookville Hcn (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Franklin County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-25: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-08-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-07-22: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Miami University Airport (OXD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- Batesville 14 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
- Oxford 15 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Bright 16 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Harrison 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Connersville 18 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Blue Jay 19 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
- Ross 20 mi east, about 32 min by car
- Taylor Creek 22 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Hamilton 24 mi east, about 38 min by car
- Fairfield 26 mi east, about 41 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Brookville-indiana-from-above, Derek Jensen ( Tysto ), Public domain
- Brookville Carnegie Library from southwest, Nyttend, Public domain
- Brookville, Indiana (2023), Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Brookville Post Office, Main Street, Brookville, IN (53036419391), Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Main Street and 6th Street, Brookville, IN (53037450839), Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- The Hermitage in Brookville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Franklin County Courthouse in Brookville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Historical marker at the Franklin County Courthouse in Brookville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Historical marker at The Hermitage in Brookville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Little Cedar Grove Baptist Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- Goodwin-Farquhar House, Nyttend, Public domain
- James Brown Ray House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Franklin County Seminary historical marker, Nyttend, Public domain
- Franklin County Seminary, Nyttend, Public domain
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