Barnes, Alabama facts for kids
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Barnes, Alabama
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 Barnes, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Barnes, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Dale |
| Elevation | 495 ft (151 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 156026 |
Barnes is a small place in Dale County, Alabama, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Barnes is also sometimes called Barnes Cross Roads or Burns. You can find it about 4.6 miles (7.4 km) south-southeast of a town called Ariton, right along Alabama State Route 123.
History of Barnes
Early Days and the Post Office
Barnes Cross Roads had its own post office for many years. This post office was open from 1844 until 1895. A post office is a place where people can send and receive mail. Having a post office was very important for a community like Barnes. It helped people stay connected and made it easier to do business.
Barnes and the Civil War
During the American Civil War, many men from Barnes joined the army. They became part of different military groups.
- One group was called Company B. It was also known as "The Dale County Grays." These soldiers were part of the 33rd Regiment Alabama Infantry.
- Another group of men from Barnes joined a different unit. They were part of the 15th Regiment Alabama Infantry.
These groups show that people from Barnes played a role in the history of Alabama and the United States.
