Brownstown, Indiana
Brownstown is a town of 3,040 people in Jackson County, Indiana, founded in 1816.
Why visit Brownstown
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail and 3 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Jackson County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Brownstown
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Brownstown
Brownstown is a town within Brownstown Township and the county seat of Jackson County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Brownstown had a population of 3,025. It was named for Jacob Brown, a general of the War of 1812.
From the Wikipedia article Brownstown, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Jackson County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic courthouse located at Brownstown, Jackson County, Indiana
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes3
Shopping1
History
The town of Brownstown was platted on April 8, 1816, notably prior to the statehood of Indiana itself. Brownstown became the county seat of Jackson County in November 1816, replacing Fort Vallonia, which had only been the county seat since June of that year. The land for the Jackson County Court House, which rests in the heart of Brownstown on the square, was donated by Col. John Ketcham (1782–1865) for this specific function.
The Jackson County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.
From the History section of Brownstown, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Healthcare1
Map of Brownstown
14 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 22°F | 3.4 in | 2.8 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 24°F | 3.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 32°F | 4.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 42°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 74°F | 52°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 61°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 54°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 42°F | 3.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 33°F | 3.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 26°F | 3.8 in | 1.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Seymour 2 N Hcn (11 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
Jackson County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2011-06-23: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And (Severe Storm)
- 2009-03-05: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
- 2008-09-23: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Freeman Municipal Airport (SER) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Seymour 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Austin 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- Columbus 24 mi north, about 38 min by car
- Bedford 24 mi west, about 38 min by car
- Nashville 25 mi northwest, about 40 min by car
- Oolitic 26 mi west, about 41 min by car
- New Pekin 26 mi south, about 42 min by car
- Taylorsville 29 mi north, about 47 min by car
- Bloomington 32 mi northwest, about 52 min by car
- Madison 36 mi east, about 58 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
- BrownstownINHistoricMainStreet, Reporter1998, Public domain
- Jackson County Courthouse in Brownstown, northern side and front, Nyttend, Public domain
- Jackson County Courthouse in Brownstown, front distant, Nyttend, Public domain
- Jackson County Courthouse in Brownstown, entrance, Nyttend, Public domain
- Jackson County Courthouse in Brownstown, front at sunset, Nyttend, Public domain
- Jackson County Courthouse in Brownstown, southern side and front, Nyttend, Public domain
- Fence around the Jackson County Courthouse, Nyttend, Public domain
- Bell at the Jackson County Courthouse, Nyttend, Public domain
- Water pump at the Jackson County Courthouse, Nyttend, Public domain
- Sherman tank at the Jackson County Courthouse, Nyttend, Public domain
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