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Barnesville, Kansas
KDOT map of Bourbon County (legend)
Country United States
State Kansas
County Bourbon
Platted 1858
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code 620
GNIS ID 484842

Barnesville is an unincorporated community in Bourbon County, Kansas, United States.

History

Barnesville was platted in 1858 by J. and F. Barnes, and named for them. A post office was established at Barnesville in 1856, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906. A Civil War era military post, Barnesville's Post, is located in the area.

  • Bourbon County Maps: Current, Historic - KDOT
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