About Historic Brookeville

Brief History

The town of Brookeville was founded in 1794 by Richard Thomas. Originally, the town consisted of only four houses. In the early 19th century, the town grew and became the center of commerce and education. In the town, the Brookeville Academy became the prominent center of learning, with students who came from Washington D.C., Baltimore, and Frederick.

During the British occupation of the capital in 1814, President James Madison ran the Federal government for two days from the home of Caleb Bentley, located right in the town of Brookeville. On August 24, 1814, the town of Brookeville became known as the "capital for a day". To this day, Brookeville remains a unique historic town.

For more information and facts about Brookeville, visit the town's web site.

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