Local History & Genealogy Library

The Brown County Local History and Genealogy Library was opened in 2006. The 1,700 sq. ft. facility is located across the street from the Brown County Courthouse and is owned by the Brownwood Community Library Association. There are two part-time staff members and numerous volunteers from the Pecan Valley Genealogical Society at the library to help you with your needs.

Available Computer Resources

​Research Materials Available

• HeritageQuest.com (Genealogical Search)
• Texas State Library Databases
• Texas Death Certificates 1903‐1986
• Brownwood City Directories 1909‐2014
• Brownwood City Maps 1883‐1930
• Pecan Valley Genealogical Society Web Site Resources.

Services Offered

• Scan or digitally record old family photos and documents.
• Assist out‐of‐town researchers with BB obituaries and family history.
• Assist school reunion organizers
• Photograph gravesites/markers
• Obtain copies of vital records for out‐of‐area patrons

Hours:

Tuesday thru Friday - 9:00am - 5:00pm

• Brownwood Bulletin 1894‐2008 (microfilm)
• Brownwood City Directories (1909‐2007)
• Brownwood City Maps (1883‐1930)
• Historic Photographs and Rare Books
• Yearbooks for Brownwood High School, Howard Payne University, Daniel Baker College
• All Published Local Histories
• Military Veterans Information (Civil War, WWI and WWII)
• 35th District Court Civil Records (1880 – 1930)
• Find out more about local historic newspapers and how to find the resources you need

Our Volunteers

• Volunteers from the Pecan Valley Genealogical Society (PVGS) are on site every hour the library is open.
• Volunteers use their own transportation to go to remote areas of the county for photo requests and to record Rural Cemetery burials.
• Volunteers have fundraisers to provide additional funds for the Genealogy Library.
• PVGS provides two Board Members to the Brownwood Community Library Board.
  

Click here to visit the PVGS website

Phone Number:

325-646-6006

Address:

213 S. Broadway
Brownwood, Texas 76801