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Introduction to Brownwood, Texas
Brownwood, Texas, in Brown county, is 67 miles SE of Abilene, Texas and 120 miles SW of Fort Worth, Texas. The city has a population of 20,407.
Brownwood History
Brownwood was the site of the U.S. Army Camp during the Second World War. An F5 tornado struck Brownwood on April 19, 1976, causing extensive damage. In 2003, the city was categorized as a "Micropolitan Statistical Area."
Brownwood and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Brownwood
There are many parks in the area, which make for great picnic spots or places to enagage in a variety of recreational activities. The recreation department of the city organizes a wide variety of events throughout the year as well.
Brownwood Transportation
Air transportation is provided by Abilene Regional Airport.
Brownwood Higher Education
The institutes providing higher educational facilities are Howard Payne University and Central Texas Commercial College.
Comparing Brownwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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