Brownsville is located in Linn County , between Albany and Eugene off of Interstate 5 , along Calapooia River on the edge of the Willamette Valley. Named for Hugh L. Brown, Brownsville, one of Oregon's early settlements, had its beginnings in 1846, when a group of families including the Kirks, Browns and Blakelys, came west on the Oregon Trail and continued south to claim land in the lush valley of the Calapooia.

Alexander and Sarah Kirk established a small, hand-hauled ferry across the Calapooia River the following year. Travelers on the east side Territorial Road used the ferry during the deep water periods, and the place became known as "Calapooya" or simply "Kirk's Ferry". Kirk's ferry operated until 1853, when a covered bridge was built over the Calapooia - the first built in Linn County with county funds.

To further serve travelers as well as the local residents, Hugh Brown and his nephew James Blakely established a store south of the river. In 1853, Blakely laid out a town on part of his land claim and named it after his uncle.

Brownsville retains many homes dating from 1850-1900 and several historical buildings. It is the third oldest continuously occupied community in Oregon.

Pioneer Picnic History

The community is also the site of the oldest annual celebration in Oregon, the Linn County Pioneer Picnic . Pioneer Picnic is Oregon's oldest continuing celebration. The first Picnic, was held in Crawfordsville Oregon in 1887, as a reunion of pioneers. The Linn County Pioneer Association constitution was adopted at the second annual reunion. The Picnic made its home on land that in now known as the Brownsville City Pioneer Park. It remains a tradition that is looked forward to each year by residents, pioneers and visitors from across the nation. The Picnic welcomes all those who enjoy old-time fun and good fellowship.

The Brownsville Railroad Depot

The railroad came to town in 1880, and by 1884, North Brownsville had become a bustling manufacturing andtrade center serving a population of 300, as well as travelers on the railroad and the Territorial Road.

Brownsville offers its visitors fishing, swimming and other outdoor recreation. The Historic Linn County Historical Museum is located in Brownsville, housed in Brownsville's original railroad depot. The museum holds collections and information representing history from all of Linn County, and is available to the public.

The museum also cares for the Moyer House, an elegant home completed in 1881 by pioneering figures of Brownsville.

Another Notable distinction is that Brownville Oregon was the Filming location for the 1986 movie, "Stand by Me." For more interesting information and historic facts regarding Brownsville, Oregon, Go to the City of Brownsville website or to the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce for a free information packet on Brownsville.

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Get more information on Brownsville Oregon:

• City of Brownsville Oregon
• Historic Brownsville -- Homepage
• Brownsville, Oregon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
• Brownsville Oregon Real Estate For Sale