Brownville, New York

Brownville, New York
Brownville
Brownville
Coordinates: 44°00′08″N 75°58′59″W / 44.00222°N 75.98306°W / 44.00222; -75.98306
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyJefferson
Government
 • Town SupervisorLeo K. Thompson (R)
 • Town Council
Members
  • Kenneth G. Bates (R)
  • Ronald T. Tepfenhart (R)
  • Albert D. Roberts (R)
  • Richard W. Dodge (R)
Area
 • Total
65.85 sq mi (170.55 km2)
 • Land58.92 sq mi (152.61 km2)
 • Water6.93 sq mi (17.94 km2)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
6,263
 • Estimate 
(2016)
6,214
 • Density105.5/sq mi (40.72/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
Area code315
FIPS code36-045-10242
Websitetownofbrownville.com

Brownville is a town in Jefferson County, New York, United States. The population was 6,263 at the 2010 census, up from 5,839 in 2000. The town is named after Jacob Brown, an early settler and leader.

Brownville is located in the western part of the county, northwest of Watertown. The town contains a village also named Brownville.