Brown County, Administrative county near Cincinnati, United States
Description
Brown County stretches along the Ohio River with Georgetown serving as its county seat and encompassing ten separate municipalities. The landscape consists mainly of rolling farmland and lies just inland from the Cincinnati area.
History
The county was established on December 27, 1817, from portions of Adams and Clermont counties, named after Jacob Brown, a military leader during the War of 1812. The region developed as an agricultural hub with growing importance tied to river commerce.
Culture
The Rankin House in Ripley operated as a critical stop on the Underground Railroad, helping people escape slavery by crossing into Kentucky across the river. Visitors today can explore the home and learn how local families risked their safety to assist those fleeing bondage.
Practical
The Brown County Common Pleas Court is located in Georgetown and handles court matters for the area. Most locations in the county are accessible by car, with roads connecting the different towns throughout the region.
Did you know?
The county produces a wide range of specialized industrial goods, from surgical instruments to plastic machinery parts and cement blocks. This diverse manufacturing base exists alongside the region's long agricultural tradition.
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John Brett Richeson House
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John Rankin House
20.1 km
Simon Kenton Memorial Bridge
32.6 km
Grant Boyhood Home
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Phillips' Folly
32.7 km
William H. Harsha Bridge
28.4 km
Rosemary Clooney Museum
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John P. Parker House
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Brown County Courthouse
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Russell Theatre
32.8 km
Lynchburg Covered Bridge
35.7 km
Washington Opera House
32.6 km
Confederate Monument in Augusta
21.7 km
Lee's Creek Covered Bridge
20.1 km
Cox Building
32.8 km
Lee House
32.6 km
North Pole Road Covered Bridge
21.7 km
Bracken Baptist Church
25.3 km
Newdigate-Reed House
32.7 km
Cox-Hord House
33.1 km
Pogue House
30.9 km
Pisgah Christian Church
16.4 km
McCafferty Road Covered Bridge
26.9 km
Aberdeen Mound
30.6 km
Point Au View
32.3 km
Old Library Building
32.6 km
Eagle Creek Covered Bridge
22.3 km
Georgetown Historic District
7.8 km
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