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Town of Brownsburg, Indiana
Town of Brownsburg, Indiana
	— Town —
	Nickname(s): bburg.
	Location in the state of Indiana
	Coordinates: 39°50′31″N 86°23′44″W / 39.84194°N 86.39556°W
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Hendricks
	Area
- Total	7.3 sq mi (19.0 km2)
- Land	7.3 sq mi (19.0 km2)
- Water	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation	879 ft (268 m)
	Population (2000)
- Total	14,520
- Density	1,983.7/sq mi (765.9/km2)
Time zone	EST (UTC-5)
- Summer (DST)	EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code	46112
Area code(s)	317
FIPS code	18-08416
GNIS feature ID	0431646
Website	http://www.brownsburg.org

Brownsburg is a town in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States. The population was 14,520 at the 2000 census. The 2006 Indiana Population Estimate Update estimated the population as 18,850.^[3]

[edit] Geography

Brownsburg is located at 39°50′31″N 86°23′44″W / 39.84194°N 86.39556°W / 39.84194; -86.39556 (39.842032, -86.395641)^[4].

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 7.3 square miles (19.0 km²). With Indianapolis being the capital of Indiana, the Crossroads of America, and Brownsburg being so close to Indianapolis, Brownsburg is a very accessible town. Interstate 74 runs from Iowa to Cincinnati, crossing the northern part of Brownsburg before entering Indianapolis. Interstate 65 is also nearby along the northeast side, although not running directly into the town limits. Interstate 70 runs ca 10 miles (16 km) south of Brownsburg. State Road 267 (Green Street) runs north and south through the middle of Brownsburg and serves as one of the town's main thoroughfares. US 136 (or Main Street) runs east and west along the southern half of the town.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^[1] of 2000, there were 14,520 people, and 5,366 households residing in the town. The estimated 2009 population is 41,396. The population density was 1,983.5 people per square mile (765.9/km²). There were 5,574 housing units at an average density of 761.4/sq mi (294.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.44% White, 0.32% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.78% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.35% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.18% of the population. There were 5,366 households out of which 41.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the town the population was spread out with 29.2% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 34.5% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $53,629, and the median income for a family was $63,245. Males had a median income of $46,240 versus $28,685 for females. The per capita income for the town was $23,196. About 1.5% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] History

Brownsburg's first settler was James B. Brown , a Kentucky native, who settled in Brown Township in 1824. At the time the area was dense and unbroken wilderness with only hunters and trappers in the area. Delaware Indians lived in what is now called Lincoln Township, along White Lick Creek, which was then called “Wa-pe-ke-way” or “White Salt”.

In 1828, the first log school house was built in Brown Township. One room brick schools were built every four miles, and everyone in the family except the mothers went to school when it was not crop season. The age range in the classroom was from six years to forty-three years. Brown Township was divided in 1863, becoming Brown Township to the North, named after its first resident. Lincoln Township was created to the South, being named after President Abraham Lincoln as a sign of support during the American Civil War. A stagecoach line was established along a road built in 1820 connecting all of the small outlying communities with Indianapolis. William Harris settled in the area North of what is now Main Street, selling sections of woods to incoming pioneers which gave the town its original name of Harrisburg in 1835. A post office was established in 1836 under the name of Harrisburg, but was later changed to Brownsburg since the name Harrisburg was being used by a post office in another Indiana County. The first church building to be erected in Brownsburg was a log structure built in 1840. From the 1840’s to the 1870’s, the town almost tripled in size, from its original six acres to more than sixteen acres. 1848 brought the area’s first election with a total of ten male votes cast.

In 1869, the Big Four Railroad opened service to Brownsburg. By 1910, the Interurban was making daily trips between Indianapolis and Crawfordsville with scheduled hourly stops in Brownsburg.

In 1917, Superintendent of Schools Sylvester Moore and his wife were instrumental in forming Brownsburg’s first public library, funded by local gifts as well as a $12,500 gift from Carnegie Corporation. This building served as the Brownsburg Police Department headquarters for several years and is currently empty. The first two-story schoolhouse was built in 1917 on College Avenue. Later a gym was added to the site and was one of gymnasiums used for the filming of the movie Hoosiers. The late 1950’s saw the first high school erected. It was during this time the first shopping area was established on the East edge of the Town.^[5]

[edit] Schools

[edit] Public schools

Brownsburg Community School Corporation maintains all public schools in Brownsburg. All public schools are fully accredited.

[edit] High schools

Brownsburg High School: The ISTEP scores have averaged 13.6% above the statewide average for the past 7 years. Graduation rate as of 2006 was 85.3% with 406 students graduating. As of the 2006-2007 school year, 88% of the 2080 students are White,7% are Hispanic, 2% are Black, 2% are Asian, and 2% are Multiracial.

[edit] Middle schools

Brownsburg West Middle School: The ISTEP scores have averaged 12.6% above the statewide average for the past 7 years. As of the 2006-2007 school year, 88% of the 720 students are White, 6% are Hispanic, 3% are Black, 2% are Asian, and 2% are Multiracial.
Brownsburg East Middle School: The ISTEP scores have averaged 13.2% above the statewide average for the past 2 years. It became a new school in 2005. As of the 2006-2007 school year, 86% of the 952 students are White, 6% are Hispanic, 3% are Black, 2% are Asian, and 2% are Multiracial.

[edit] Elementary schools

Brown Elementary School: The ISTEP scores have averaged 16.0% above the statewide average for the past 7 years. As of the 2006-2007 school year, 92% of the 701 students are White, 2% are Black, 3% are Hispanic, 1% are Asian, and 2% are Multiracial. 4-Star School.
White Lick Elementary School: The ISTEP scores have averaged 10.5% above the statewide average for the past 7 years. As of the 2006-2007 school year, 78% of the 557 students are White, 11% are Black, 3% are Hispanic, 3% are Asian, and 4% are Multiracial.
Delaware Trail Elementary School: The ISTEP scores have averaged 12.6% above the statewide average for the past 6 years. It became a new school in 2005. As of the 2006-2007 school year, 83% of the 633 students are White, 10% are Black, 2% are Hispanic, 2% are Asian, and 3% are Multiracial. 4-Star School.
Cardinal Elementary School: The ISTEP scores have averaged 12.6% above the statewide average for the past 6 years. It became a new school in 2005. As of the 2006-2007 school year, 90% of the 588 students are White, 1% are Black, 4% are Hispanic, 2% are Asian, 1% Native American, and 2% are Multiracial. 4-Star School.
Eagle Elementary School: The ISTEP scores have averaged 18.9% above the statewide average for the past 7 years. As of the 2006-2007 school year, 89% of the 728 students are White, 5% are Black, 2% are Hispanic, 1% are Asian, and 4% are Multiracial. 4-Star School.
Reagan Elementary School: Opened for 2008 School year. It was completed in July, 2008. Reagan Elementary School is expected to hold a capacity of 684 students.

[edit] Private schools

Bethesda Christian School: The ISTEP scores have averaged 14.0% above the statewide average for the past 4 years. Graduation rate as of 2006 was 95.7% with 22 students graduating. As of the 2006-2007 school year, 96% of the 408 students are White, 2% are Asian, and 1% are Multiracial. Bethesda Christian School is PK-12 grades and is an Accredited-Freeway School.

St. Malachy Parish School: Hosts the very popular Country Fair (Hog Roast) every September. Home of the Shamrocks. Its ISTEP scores are consistently higher than the state average.

[edit] Notable residents

Lance Lynn - St. Louis Cardinals MLB Pitcher & 2005 Indiana Mr. Baseball
Drew Storen - Washington Nationals MLB Pitcher
Bobby East - Racecar driver and resident
Arthur W Graham III: Creator of 1st fully automatic electronic race timing & scoring system; long-time Indy 500 Executive Race Official
Bill Sampen - Former Major League Baseball pitcher for three teams
Robbie Stanley - Racecar driver
Kent Bottenfield - Former Major League Pitcher 1999 All Star
John Andretti - Racecar driver and former resident
Mike Vanderjagt - NFL kicker and former resident
Peja Stojakovic - Former resident and still has family in Brownsburg
Aldo Andretti - Former racecar driver
Jim Sorgi- Current NFL backup quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts