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Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Brownsville (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Brownsville. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the southwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the south.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the west contained birth and death records; the county to the south contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Brownsville is located in Licking County.

To see how the shape of Ohio's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Licking County: Coshocton, Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Knox, Muskingum & Perry.

Below are the counties that are near Brownsville. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Brownsville:

  • Licking County     (The home county of Brownsville)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Brownsville, with the one closest to Brownsville listed first.
    • Gratiot
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gratiot
      • Gratiot is located in Licking County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 221 people
    • Little Claylick ‑ Historic
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Little Claylick. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Claylick
      • Little Claylick is located in Licking County
    • Claylick ‑ Historic
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Claylick have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Claylick
      • Claylick is located in Licking County
    • Reservoir ‑ Historic
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Reservoir. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reservoir
      • Reservoir is located in Licking County
    • Hanover
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hanover have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hanover
      • Hanover is located in Licking County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,225 people
    • Hollister's Mill ‑ Historic
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hollister's Mill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hollister's Mill
      • Hollister's Mill is located in Licking County
    • Atherton ‑ Historic
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Atherton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atherton
      • Atherton is located in Licking County
    • Harbor Hills
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harbor Hills
      • Harbor Hills is located in Licking County
    • Ben
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ben
      • Ben is located in Licking County
    • Heath
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heath have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heath
      • Heath is located in Licking County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 11,035 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Heath <3>
    • Newark
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Moscow ‑ Historic
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moscow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moscow
      • Moscow is located in Licking County
    • Buckeye Lake
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buckeye Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buckeye Lake
      • Buckeye Lake is located in Licking County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,893 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Buckeye Lake <3>
  • Athens County
    • Hartleyville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartleyville
      • Hartleyville is located in Athens County
  • Coshocton County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Brownsville, with the one closest to Brownsville listed first.
    • Cooperdale
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cooperdale
      • Cooperdale is located in Coshocton County
    • West Bedford
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Bedford
      • West Bedford is located in Coshocton County
    • Conesville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Conesville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Conesville
      • Conesville is located in Coshocton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 342 people
    • Mohawk Village
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mohawk Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mohawk Village
      • Mohawk Village is located in Coshocton County
    • Nellie
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nellie have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nellie
      • Nellie is located in Coshocton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 131 people
    • Owls Town ‑ Historic
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Owls Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Owls Town
      • Owls Town is located in Coshocton County
    • Walhonding
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
    • Coshocton
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Warsaw
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Warsaw have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warsaw
      • Warsaw is located in Coshocton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 690 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Warsaw <3>
  • Delaware County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Brownsville, with the one closest to Brownsville listed first.
    • Ralph ‑ Historic
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ralph have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ralph
      • Ralph is located in Delaware County
    • Snipetown ‑ Historic
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Snipetown. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Snipetown
      • Snipetown is located in Delaware County
  • Fairfield County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Brownsville, with the one closest to Brownsville listed first.
    • Fairfield Beach
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairfield Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairfield Beach
      • Fairfield Beach is located in Fairfield County
    • Rushville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rushville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rushville
      • Rushville is located in Fairfield County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 309 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rushville <3>
    • Millersport
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Millersport have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millersport
      • Millersport is located in Fairfield County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,081 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Millersport <3>
    • Pleasantville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasantville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasantville
      • Pleasantville is located in Fairfield County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 963 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pleasantville <3>
    • Thurston
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thurston have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thurston
      • Thurston is located in Fairfield County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 607 people
    • West Rushville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Rushville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Rushville
      • West Rushville is located in Fairfield County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 144 people
    • Bremen
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bremen have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bremen
      • Bremen is located in Fairfield County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,466 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bremen <3>
    • Baltimore
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baltimore have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baltimore
      • Baltimore is located in Fairfield County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,026 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Baltimore <3>
    • Lancaster
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
    • Tarhe Town ‑ Historic
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tarhe Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tarhe Town
      • Tarhe Town is located in Fairfield County
    • Carroll
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Sugar Grove
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Grove
      • Sugar Grove is located in Fairfield County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 426 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sugar Grove <3>
    • Pickerington
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
  • Franklin County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Brownsville, with the one closest to Brownsville listed first.
    • Oakland
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakland
      • Oakland is located in Franklin County
    • Blacklick
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
    • Havens Corners
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Havens Corners
      • Havens Corners is located in Franklin County
    • Reynoldsburg
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
    • Brice
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
    • Canal Winchester
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Canal Winchester have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canal Winchester
      • Canal Winchester is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,130 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Canal Winchester <3>
    • New Albany
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Albany have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Albany
      • New Albany is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 11,072 people
  • Hocking County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Brownsville, with the one closest to Brownsville listed first.
    • Rockbridge
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Logan
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Logan
      • Logan is located in Hocking County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,933 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Logan <3>
    • New Town
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Town
      • New Town is located in Hocking County
    • Sand Run Junction
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sand Run Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sand Run Junction
      • Sand Run Junction is located in Hocking County
    • Sand Run
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sand Run
      • Sand Run is located in Hocking County
    • West Logan
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Logan
      • West Logan is located in Hocking County
    • Carbon Hill
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carbon Hill
      • Carbon Hill is located in Hocking County
    • Murray City
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Murray City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Murray City
      • Murray City is located in Hocking County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 433 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Murray City <3>
    • New Pittsburg
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Pittsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Pittsburg
      • New Pittsburg is located in Hocking County
  • Knox County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Brownsville, with the one closest to Brownsville listed first.
    • Martinsburg
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martinsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martinsburg
      • Martinsburg is located in Knox County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 232 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Martinsburg <3>
    • Bladensburg
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
    • Esto ‑ Historic
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Esto have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Esto
      • Esto is located in Knox County
    • Pipesville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pipesville
      • Pipesville is located in Knox County
    • Hunt
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunt
      • Hunt is located in Knox County
    • Zuck ‑ Historic
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Zuck have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zuck
      • Zuck is located in Knox County
    • Gambier
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gambier have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gambier
      • Gambier is located in Knox County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,502 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gambier <3>
    • Hollisters ‑ Historic
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hollisters have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hollisters
      • Hollisters is located in Knox County
  • Morgan County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Brownsville, with the one closest to Brownsville listed first.
    • Deavertown
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deavertown
      • Deavertown is located in Morgan County
    • Eagleport
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagleport have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagleport
      • Eagleport is located in Morgan County
    • Morganville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morganville
      • Morganville is located in Morgan County
      • Morganville has also been known as:
      • Morgan
      • Wolf Creek
    • Malta
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Malta have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Malta
      • Malta is located in Morgan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 631 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Malta <3>
    • McConnelsville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McConnelsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McConnelsville
      • McConnelsville is located in Morgan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,720 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McConnelsville <3>
  • Muskingum County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Brownsville, with the one closest to Brownsville listed first.
    • Fultonham
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fultonham have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fultonham
      • Fultonham is located in Muskingum County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 160 people
    • Nashport
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Black Run
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Black Run
      • Black Run is located in Muskingum County
    • Darlington
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Darlington have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Darlington
      • Darlington is located in Muskingum County
    • South Zanesville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Zanesville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Zanesville
      • South Zanesville is located in Muskingum County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,095 people
    • Zanesville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Shannon
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shannon
      • Shannon is located in Muskingum County
    • North Zanesville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Zanesville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Zanesville
      • North Zanesville is located in Muskingum County
    • Frazeysburg
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frazeysburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frazeysburg
      • Frazeysburg is located in Muskingum County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,315 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Frazeysburg <3>
    • Wortley
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wortley
      • Wortley is located in Muskingum County
    • Gilbert
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilbert
      • Gilbert is located in Muskingum County
    • Pleasant Grove
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Grove
      • Pleasant Grove is located in Muskingum County
    • Cannelville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cannelville
      • Cannelville is located in Muskingum County
  • Perry County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Brownsville, with the one closest to Brownsville listed first.
    • Mount Perry
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Perry
      • Mount Perry is located in Perry County
    • Glenford
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenford have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenford
      • Glenford is located in Perry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 169 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glenford <3>
    • Somerset
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Thornville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thornville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thornville
      • Thornville is located in Perry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,007 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Thornville <3>
    • Redfield
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Redfield
      • Redfield is located in Perry County
    • Clover Hill
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clover Hill
      • Clover Hill is located in Perry County
    • Roseville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Carthon
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carthon have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carthon
      • Carthon is located in Perry County
    • Rehoboth
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rehoboth
      • Rehoboth is located in Perry County
    • Crooksville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crooksville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crooksville
      • Crooksville is located in Perry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,476 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Crooksville <3>
    • Junction City
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Junction City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Junction City
      • Junction City is located in Perry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 802 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Junction City <3>
    • Avalon
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avalon
      • Avalon is located in Perry County
    • New Lexington
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Brownsville, see our County-by-County Page for Brownsville.

Newspapers Published in Brownsville ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 123 newspapers that have been published in the area around Brownsville.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Brownsville, there are papers which were published within 16 miles [25.7 km]<4>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Brownsville.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites either offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Brownsville:

Cemeteries Near Brownsville ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Brownsville.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Brownsville covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Brownsville, with the one closest to Brownsville listed first.

  • Cedar Hill Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cedar Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cedar Hill Cemetery
  • Poplar Fork Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Poplar Fork Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Poplar Fork Cemetery
  • Good Hope Lutheran Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Mt. Perry Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Perry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Perry Cemetery
  • Old Presbyterian Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
  • Oakhill Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oakhill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oakhill Cemetery
  • Mt. Olive Lutheran Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Olive Lutheran Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olive Lutheran Cemetery
  • Linnville Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Linnville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Linnville Cemetery
  • Highland Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Highland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Highland Cemetery
  • Hopewell Methodist Episcopal Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hopewell Methodist Episcopal Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hopewell Methodist Episcopal Cemetery
  • Maynard Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Maynard Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Maynard Cemetery
  • Mt. Sterling Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Sterling Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Sterling Cemetery
  • Continue List   (579 more) ...
    • Ellis Chapel Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ellis Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ellis Chapel Cemetery
    • St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
    • Pleasant Chapel Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Chapel Cemetery

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<6>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Brownsville had a population of 327 people in 1895 with a post office and no railroad service.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Brownsville, with the one closest to Brownsville listed first.

  • Gratiot
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gratiot
    • Gratiot is located in Licking County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 221 people
  • Yost
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yost have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yost
    • Yost is located in Perry County
  • Hopewell
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hopewell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hopewell
    • Hopewell is located in Muskingum County
  • Linnville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Linnville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linnville
    • Linnville is located in Licking County
  • Glenford
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenford have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenford
    • Glenford is located in Perry County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 169 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glenford <3>
  • Glass Rock
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glass Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glass Rock
    • Glass Rock is located in Perry County
  • Chalfants
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chalfants have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chalfants
    • Chalfants is located in Perry County
  • Mount Perry
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Perry
    • Mount Perry is located in Perry County
  • Cottage Hill
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottage Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottage Hill
    • Cottage Hill is located in Muskingum County
  • Claylick ‑ Historic
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Claylick have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Claylick
    • Claylick is located in Licking County
  • Sego
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sego have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sego
    • Sego is located in Perry County
  • Claypools ‑ Historic
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Claypools have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Claypools
    • Claypools is located in Muskingum County
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Toboso
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Toboso have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Toboso
      • Toboso is located in Licking County
    • Thornport
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thornport have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thornport
      • Thornport is located in Perry County
    • Ziontown
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ziontown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ziontown
      • Ziontown is located in Perry County

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Brownsville. See our List of 1890's Communities around Brownsville.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Brownsville. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Licking County: www.lcounty.com/

The official website for State of Ohio: https://ohio.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<2>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Brownsville) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Brownsville. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.9469, Longitude: -82.2563    
<5>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<6>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Brownsville, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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