Barnard, South Dakota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Barnard
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 Barnard
Location in South Dakota
Barnard
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Brown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.0000 sq mi (18.1299 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,391 ft (424 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 36 |
| • Density | 5.14/sq mi (1.986/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
57426
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1253773 |
Barnard is a small, unincorporated community located in Brown County, South Dakota, United States. An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
The Story of Barnard
Barnard was first planned and settled in 1906. It was given its name after a person who lived in the area at that time. A few years later, in 1910, a post office was opened in Barnard. This helped the community by making it easier for people to send and receive mail.
Who Lives in Barnard?
According to information from the year 2000, about 36 people lived in Barnard. This means there were around 5 people living in each square mile of the area. The average age of the people living in Barnard was about 57 years old. On average, about 2 people lived in each home in the community.
