Barnesville, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Barnesville, Ohio
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Village
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The Bradfield Building within the Barnesville Historic District
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"Where History Meets Progress"
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Location of Barnesville, Ohio
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Location of Barnesville in Belmont County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Belmont |
| Established | November 8, 1808 |
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| • Type | Non-Charter Municipality Mayor-council government |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.08 sq mi (5.38 km2) |
| • Land | 2.05 sq mi (5.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,273 ft (388 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,008 |
| • Estimate
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3,908 |
| • Density | 1,955.12/sq mi (754.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43713
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-03926 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398034 |
| Website | Barnesville Ohio |
Barnesville is a small town, called a village, located in Belmont County, Ohio, in the United States. It is part of the Wheeling metropolitan area. In 2020, about 4,008 people lived there.
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History of Barnesville
The village of Barnesville is named after its first settler, James Barnes. He was born in Montgomery County, Maryland. In 1806, James Barnes moved to Warren Township in Belmont County. He cleared land, built a home, and started a general store.
In November 1808, the town of Barnesville was officially created. Four years later, James Barnes and his family moved to the new village permanently. Barnesville became an official village in 1835.
Population Facts
In 2020, the population of Barnesville was 4,008 people. The village has grown and changed over many years.
Geography of Barnesville
Barnesville covers a total area of about 1.95 square miles. Most of this area is land, with a very small amount of water.
Culture and Fun in Barnesville
Barnesville is home to the Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum. This museum has twenty-six rooms that look just like they did during the Victorian era.
Every September, the village hosts the Barnesville Pumpkin Festival. This popular event brings many visitors to the area.
You can also visit the Watt Center for History and the Arts in Barnesville. This center used to be the office building for the Watt Car and Wheel Company. Now, it shows exhibits about the history of coal mining, local businesses, and farming in the area.
Schools in Barnesville
The Barnesville Exempted Village School District serves the students in Barnesville. In 2002, the schools were updated to make classrooms better for learning.
There are three main schools for students in the village:
- Barnesville Elementary School
- Barnesville Middle School
- Barnesville High School
Barnesville is also home to Olney Friends School. This is a small high school where students live at the school. It is connected to the Religious Society of Friends, also known as Quakers.
Famous People from Barnesville
Many interesting people have come from Barnesville, including:
- Nathan Huntley Edgerton – A Civil War hero who received the Medal of Honor.
- Elisha Gray – Someone who claimed to have invented the telephone.
- Tom Harp – A football coach for college teams.
- Larry Marmie – A football coach for college and professional teams.
- Isaac C. Parker – Known as "The Hanging Judge."
- Stanley Plumly – A well-known poet.
- Jay Sawvel – A head football coach for a college team.
- George Shannon – A member of the famous Lewis and Clark Expedition.
- Wilson Shannon – The first governor of Ohio who was born in Ohio.
Images for kids
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Barnesville Historic District, view of downtown facing East
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Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum in Barnesville, built in 1893
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The Barnesville B&O Railroad Depot, built in 1916
See also
In Spanish: Barnesville (Ohio) para niños
