Brownell, Kansas

Brownell is a city in Ness County, Kansas,  United States. In 2020, 23 people lived there.

History
Brownell was a station on the Missouri Pacific Railroad. The community was named after a Mr. Brownell, a railroad official.

The first post office in Brownell was created in 1880, but the post office was called Vansburgh until 1888.

Geography
Brownell is at  (38.639630, -99.745801). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.

Weather
Brownell has hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. The Köppen Climate Classification system says that Brownell has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

People

2010 census
The 2010 census says that there were 29 people, 16 households, and 8 families living in Brownell.

Education
Western Plains USD 106 serves Arnold, Bazine, Brownell, Ransom and Utica.

Famous people
 Chief Hogsett, Major League Baseball pitcher

References

Other websites
City
 Ness County Chamber of Commerce
 Brownell - Directory of Public Officials
Schools
 USD 106, local school district
Maps
 Brownell City Map , KDOT

Category:Cities in Ness County, Kansas