Brown County, Texas. (original) (raw)

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31� 46' 12" N, 99� 0' 0" W (31.77, -99)

Population: 38,095 (2020)
38,106 (2010) 37,674 (2000) 34,371 (1990)

Total area 957 sq mi (2,480 km2):
13 sq mi (34 km2) (1.3%) water.

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Brown County History

(from 1936 Texas Centennial Marker on US 67/84 at Brownwood east city limits) BROWN COUNTY
Created August 27, 1856;
Organized March 21, 1857.
Named for Capt. Henry S. Brown; came to Texas in 1824; Indian trader and fighter, commanded a company at the Battle of Velasco, member of the Convention of 1832;
County seat, Brownwood 1856;
moved to new site of same name, 1867.
(1936)

Brown County Town List

Cities, Towns & Ghost Towns: History, attractions, landmarks, architecture, monuments, museums, cemeteries, bridges, parks, vintage & contemporary images, area destinations, forum...County Seat - Brownwood

Brown County Vintage Maps

TX Brown County 1907 Postal Map

Brown County 1907 postal map
From Texas state map #2090
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

TX Brown County 1920s Map

Brown County 1920s map
From Texas state map #10749
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

TX Brown County 1940s Map

Brown County 1940s map
From Texas state map #4335
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

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