Brownsburg (Indiana)

Hendricks County

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Brownsburg is a town in Hendricks County, Indiana in the USA.

History

The city was founded in 1824 by a settler from Kentucky - James B. Brown - goes on his person, the name of the settlement back. 1828, the first primary school was opened in the beginning consisted of only one room. In 1863 the estate was divided. The northern part retained its ancestral name was called and continues to Brown Township. The southern part, however, was renamed in Lincoln Township, in recognition of Abraham Lincoln for his achievements in the American Civil War. In 1820, the city was connected to the stagecoach with Indianapolis. 1835, the two settlements Harrisburg have been renamed. The name comes from a wealthy timber merchant, who settled in the city. Only a year later re- renaming. After the opening of a post office in 1836, it was noted that there is already a Harrisburg gave the same County and one of the old Brownsburg had to operate again. By the end of the 19th century, the city had quadrupled in area had in 1869 received the first rail connection.

In 1917, the first public library was opened in 1950 and the city received the first high school.

Location and population

Brownsburg is located off Interstate 74, which runs from Iowa to Cincinnati. According to the census of 2000 14.520 people live in Brownsburg in 5,366 households.

Well-known residents of the town

Adam Andretti, race car driver
Aldo Andretti, race car driver
John Andretti, race car driver
Mark Titus, basketball player and blogger

Indianapolis

Place in Indiana
Place in North America
Hendricks County

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