Barnesville, Kansas

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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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Barnesville, Kansas
  2. "Many Towns Have Disappeared". The Fort Scott Tribune. Jul 16, 1976. pp. 2C. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
  3. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved August 2, 2014.



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