About
Brown Township was named for Major Jacob Brown of the War of 1812, was found on May 3, 1815 from parts of Mifflin and Pine Townships. Pine Creek divides the township nearly in half and it is the center of history in Brown Township. Pine Creek was a major waterway in the settlement of North Central PA and in the lumber era that swept through PA in the mid to late 19th century.
Area: Approximately 73.7 sq. miles
Population: 96 (2010 census)
Member: Pine Creek Council of Governments, Tiadaghton Council of Governments
School District: Jersey Shore Area
Emergency Services: Brown Township Volunteer Fire Co., Black Forest Volunteer Fire Co., Morris Township Fire Co
