Barnesville, Kansas
Barnesville is an unincorporated community in Bourbon County, Kansas, United States.
History
Barnesville was platted in 1858 by J. and F. Barnes, and named for them. A post office was established at Barnesville in 1856, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906. A Civil War era military post, Barnesville's Post, is located in the area.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Barnesville, Kansas
- ^ "Many Towns Have Disappeared". The Fort Scott Tribune. July 16, 1976. pp. 2C. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
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