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Brownsburg, Indiana

Brownsburg is a town in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States.
Population 28,973

Top Events in Brownsburg History

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1820Government
Brown and additional settlers arrived once a stagecoach line was established along a road built in 1820 connecting to Indianapolis.
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1824Government
== History == Brownsburg was first settled in 1824 by James B.
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1835History
This gave the town its original name of Harrisburgh in 1835.
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1836Government
A post office was established in 1836 under the name of Harrisburgh but was later changed to Brownsburg, since the name Harrisburgh was being used by a post office in another In...
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1840History
From 1840 to 1870, Brownsburg tripled in size, increased from six to sixteen acres, and added its first church.
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1848Military
The town was incorporated in 1848, however it soon dissolved due to struggles relating to the American Civil War.
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1863History
In 1863, it was divided into Brown Township and Lincoln Township.
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1870Government
Brownsburg incorporated a second time in 1870, this time permanently.
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1985Education
In 1985, part of the movie Hoosiers was filmed in the former College Avenue Gym.
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2000History
=== 2000 census === At the 2000 census, there were 14,520 people, & 5,366 households residing in the town.

Historical Timeline

1820Government
Brown and additional settlers arrived once a stagecoach line was established along a road built in 1820 connecting to Indianapolis.
1824Government
== History == Brownsburg was first settled in 1824 by James B.
1835History
This gave the town its original name of Harrisburgh in 1835.
1836Government
A post office was established in 1836 under the name of Harrisburgh but was later changed to Brownsburg, since the name Harrisburgh was being used by a post office in another In...
1840History
From 1840 to 1870, Brownsburg tripled in size, increased from six to sixteen acres, and added its first church.
1848Military
The town was incorporated in 1848, however it soon dissolved due to struggles relating to the American Civil War.
1863History
In 1863, it was divided into Brown Township and Lincoln Township.
1870Government
Brownsburg incorporated a second time in 1870, this time permanently.
1985Education
In 1985, part of the movie Hoosiers was filmed in the former College Avenue Gym.
2000History
=== 2000 census === At the 2000 census, there were 14,520 people, & 5,366 households residing in the town.
2005History
Allen Hughes, Brownsburg native and former New York Times music and dance critic Lance Lynn, Chicago White Sox MLB pitcher and 2005 Indiana Mr.
2010History
== Demographics == === 2010 census === At the 2010 census there were 21,285 people, 7,948 households, and 5,816 families in the town.

Did You Know?

1
Brownsburg is located in the state of Indiana.
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Brownsburg has a population of 28,973 residents.
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In the 2020 census, the population was recorded as 28,973 residents.

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