Your Guide to Brown County, Ohio
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Quick answer: Brown County is one of Ohio’s 88 counties. Its county seat is Georgetown, it was established in 1818, and it has an estimated 44,397 residents as of 2025.
At a Glance
- County seat: Georgetown
- Established: Mar 1, 1818
- Formed from: Adams and Clermont Counties
- Named for: General Jacob Brown (1775 to 1828), an officer of the War of 1812
- Estimated population (2025): 44,397
- Total area: 491.76 sq mi
- FIPS code: 39015
About Brown County
Brown County is a county in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 43,676. The county seat is Georgetown. The county was created in 1818 and is named for Major General Jacob Brown, an officer in the War of 1812 who was wounded at the Battle of Lundy’s Lane. Brown County is part of the Cincinnati, Middletown, OH, KY, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History of Brown County
After the American Revolutionary War, the federal government established the Northwest Territory, a large area which encompassed the present county. In 1790, several counties were established, Hamilton among them. In 1797, a portion of Hamilton was partitioned off to create Adams County, and in 1800 another portion was partitioned to create Clermont. This lasted for two decades, during which the area north of the Ohio River attracted settlers.
Among the early settlers was Jesse Root Grant (father of future US President Grant), who built a home and set up a tannery in the future Georgetown area, where young Hiram Ulysses (later changed to Ulysses S.) spent his youth.
On March 1, 1818, portions of Adams and Clermont counties were partitioned off to create Brown County, with Georgetown as its seat. The boundaries of the county were altered in 1874, when a portion was moved to Highland County; they have remained intact since then.
Cities and Villages in Brown County
Villages
Aberdeen, Fayetteville, Georgetown †, Hamersville, Higginsport, Mount Orab, Ripley, Russellville, Sardinia
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Background Checks, Process Serving and Private Investigations
Residents and employers in Brown County can get BCI and FBI LiveScan fingerprinting, FD-258 fingerprint cards, process serving and licensed private investigations from these Ohio providers:
- Ohio Security & Investigations, Youngstown: licensed private investigations and fingerprinting. Call (888) 341-6960 or visit ohioinvestigators.com.
- 10-8 Protective Services, Columbus: investigations, fingerprinting and process serving. Call (800) 949-8521 or visit 10-8protectiveservices.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the county seat of Brown County, Ohio?
Georgetown is the county seat of Brown County, Ohio.
When was Brown County established?
Brown County was established on Mar 1, 1818. It was formed from Adams and Clermont Counties.
Who or what is Brown County named for?
Brown County is named for General Jacob Brown (1775 to 1828), an officer of the War of 1812.
How many people live in Brown County, Ohio?
Brown County has an estimated population of 44,397 as of 2025.
What cities are in Brown County, Ohio?
Brown County has no incorporated cities. Its communities include Aberdeen, Fayetteville, Georgetown †, Hamersville, Higginsport, Mount Orab, Ripley, Russellville.
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