Barnesville, Kansas

Unincorporated community in Kansas, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Barnesville is an unincorporated community in Bourbon County, Kansas, United States.[1]

CountryUnited States
Elevation860 ft (260 m)
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Barnesville, Kansas
KDOT map of Bourbon County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°00′55″N 94°39′41″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyBourbon
Platted1858
Elevation860 ft (260 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code620
FIPS code20-04300
GNIS ID484842[1]
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History

Barnesville was platted in 1858 by J. and F. Barnes, and named for them.[2] A post office was established at Barnesville in 1856, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[3] A Civil War era military post, Barnesville's Post, is located in the area.

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