Jackson County, Indiana
Brownstown Real Estate and Local Guide
The county seat of Jackson County, Brownstown was platted in 1816 before Indiana statehood and named for War of 1812 general Jacob Brown. It sits on the East Fork of the White River and is bordered by the Jackson-Washington State Forest. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Brownstown best.
About the area
Living in Brownstown, IN
Platted on April 8, 1816, before Indiana achieved statehood, and county seat since November 1816.
The housing market
Homes in Brownstown
- About 80% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 58% of housing units are detached single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $138,100.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Brownstown home
Jackson County Courthouse
Historic courthouse on the town square, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011
Jackson County History Center
Campus across from the courthouse with three museums, a genealogy library and a Pioneer Village
Jackson-Washington State Forest
State forest bordering Brownstown with hiking trails and rugged wooded terrain
Gaiser Park
Town park with walking trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, basketball courts and baseball diamonds
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.