Barnesville, Kansas facts for kids
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Barnesville, Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Bourbon |
| Platted | 1858 |
| Elevation | 860 ft (260 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-04300 |
| 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.
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