[1] It is the nearest community to John Hill Ranch-Keltomaki, which is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

[4] Brownsville was created as a lumber camp to supply timber for the Homestake Mine and its buildings and fuel for the boilers.

Its founder and contractor, David Brown, also supervised the town's production for several years and supplied much of the equipment.

A telephone line was planned; it would stretch from Lead to Brownsville, and then on to Rochford, Tigerville, Hill City, and Custer.

[5] Today, Brownsville is a small tourist stop consisting of a store, gas station, and tavern.