 The road through the area was designated as Highway 51 in 1932, but when it was paved 26 years later, the Highway Department placed a sign calling the village Faber. A public outcry resulted in the name changing back to Brown Springs. The hamlet has housed the Baptist Church since 1853 that remains in operation today. Brown Springs now serves as a bedroom community for Malvern and Arkadelphia. To learn more, visit encyclopediaofarkansas.net.