Barnesville, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Barnesville
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Old City Hall
Old City Jail
Patterson-Hernandez House
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Clay |
| Established | 1874 |
| Incorporated (village) | November 4, 1881 |
| Incorporated (city) | April 4, 1889 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.14 sq mi (5.54 km2) |
| • Land | 2.12 sq mi (5.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (314 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,759 |
| • Estimate
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2,781 |
| • Density | 1,301.42/sq mi (502.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56514
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-03574 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394065 |
| Sales tax | 7.375% |
Barnesville is a city located in Clay County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,759 people lived there.
Barnesville is known for its fun "Potato Days" festival, which happens every August. You can get to Barnesville using major roads like Interstate 94 and U.S. Highway 52. Other important roads include Minnesota State Highways 9 and 34.
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History of Barnesville
Barnesville was started in 1874 by a man named George S. Barnes. The city was named after him. A post office opened in Barnesville in 1877. The area officially became a city in 1889.
Geography of Barnesville
Barnesville covers a total area of about 2.22 square miles (5.75 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.20 square miles (5.70 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 1,063 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,326 | 24.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,353 | 2.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,564 | 15.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,279 | −18.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,450 | 13.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,593 | 9.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,632 | 2.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,782 | 9.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,207 | 23.8% | |
| 1990 | 2,066 | −6.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,173 | 5.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,563 | 17.9% | |
| 2020 | 2,759 | 7.6% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 2,781 | 8.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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In 2010, there were 2,563 people living in Barnesville. There were 1,013 households, which are groups of people living together. The city had about 1,165 people per square mile (450 people per square kilometer).
Most people in Barnesville are White. A small number of people are from other backgrounds. The average age of people in the city was about 36 years old. Almost 30% of the people were under 18 years old.
Fun Things to Do
Barnesville is famous for its "Potato Days" festival. This event happens every August and brings in around 14,000 visitors. At the festival, you can watch potato-picking and peeling contests. There are also many food booths selling different kinds of potato dishes.
Barnesville also hosts the Clay County Fair in mid-July. This fair shows off animals and crops from the county. It also has fun rides and interesting displays for everyone to enjoy.
Schools in Barnesville
Barnesville is home to Independent School District 146. Younger students, from kindergarten to sixth grade, go to Atkinson Elementary. Older students, from seventh to twelfth grade, attend Barnesville High School.
Famous People from Barnesville
- Alta King (born 1899 in Barnesville), a dancer who performed in the famous Ziegfeld Follies shows.
- Neil Wohlwend, a Minnesota state lawmaker and a coach for football and basketball.
Images for kids
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Downtown Barnesville
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Eldridge & Philippi Building
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T. Gunness Building
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Assumption Catholic Church
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City Hall
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Eagle Cafe
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Old Barnesville Creamery Association building
See also
In Spanish: Barnesville (Minnesota) para niños
