Barnes facts for kids

Barnes is a word that can mean many different things! It is often a surname (a family name) or a given name (a first name). It is also the name of many places around the world, and even some other interesting things.

Places Named Barnes

Many towns, cities, and natural features like rivers and lakes are called Barnes.

In the United Kingdom

• Barnes, London: This is a well-known area in London, England. It's famous for its pretty riverside views and Barnes Wetland Centre, a nature reserve.
  • Barnes railway station: A train station in the Barnes area of London.
  • Barnes Bridge railway station: Another train station, close to Barnes Bridge.
  • Barnes Railway Bridge: A bridge over the River Thames in London, used by trains.
• Barnes, Sunderland: A different area located in Sunderland, England.
• Barnes Castle: The ruins of an old castle found in East Lothian, Scotland.
• Barnes Hall: A historic building near Sheffield, England.

In the United States

• Barnes, California: A small community in the state of California.
• Barnes, Kansas: A town located in the state of Kansas.
• Barnes County, North Dakota: A county (a type of administrative area) in North Dakota.
• Barnes Creek (Washington): A stream of water in the state of Washington.
• Barnes Creek (Wisconsin): Another stream, this one in Wisconsin.
• Barnes Lake: This name is used for several different lakes across the United States.

Other Places Around the World

• Barnes, New South Wales: A place in New South Wales, Australia.
• Barnes Ice Cap: A large ice cap (a big dome-shaped mass of ice) on Baffin Island in Canada.

Other Uses of the Name Barnes

The name Barnes is also used for many other things, from art schools to hospitals.

• Barnes (name): This is a common surname (family name) and sometimes a given name (first name). Many famous people have the name Barnes.
• Barnes Foundation: An important art school and museum located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. It has a famous collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings.
• Barnes Hospital, Cheadle: A hospital located in Greater Manchester, England.
• Barnes-Jewish Hospital: A large teaching hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
• Barnes Municipal Airport: An airport in Westfield, Massachusetts, USA.
• Barnes Opening: A specific way to start a game of chess.
• Barnes Rugby Football Club: A rugby union club based in London, England.
• Barnes School: A school located in Devlali, India.
• USS Barnes: This name has been used for several different warships in the United States Navy.

See also

• In Spanish: Barnes para niños
• Barne