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Brownsburg

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Brownsburg, located in northeast Hendricks County, was incorporated in 1848. It was named in honor of James B. Brown, one of the first settlers in the area. The town has a population of 14,500. Homes range in price from $80,000 to well over $500,000. The town has several parks with walking/jogging paths, creeks and playground equipment for children. Eagle Creek Park and Reservoir, one of the largest city parks in the United States, is located only five minutes away in Indianapolis. The constantly expanding school facilities include five elementary schools, a brand new junior high and a recently renovated high school.
 
Area
5.5 square miles
 
Location
Brownsburg is located approximately 8 miles west of I-465 at State Road 267 and US 136. The city of Indianapolis is just ten minutes away.
 
Population
14,520 (2003)
 
Real estate, income
Average Median Home Price: $135,820
Median Household Income: $53,629

 
Public interest
Town of Brownsburg - 80 East Vermont, Brownsburg, 46112; (317)852-7885;

Brownsburg Police Department - 55 East Main Street, Brownsburg, 46112; (317)852-1100;

Brownsburg Fire Department - 55 East Main Street, Brownsburg, 46112 (317)852-1190;

Brownsburg Public Library - 450 South Jefferson Street, Brownsburg, 46112; (317)852-3167

Brownsburg Chamber of Commerce - P.O. Box 82, Brownsburg, 46112 (317)852-7885

 
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Indiana Gas (Vectren) 1-800-227-1376

Ameritech (SBC) 1-800-742-8771

Cinergy PSI (electric) 1-800-521-2232



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