Barnesville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Barnesville, Pennsylvania
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unincorporated community
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Grier Avenue, Barnesville showing atypically level terrain in the main bedroom community atop the summit above the larger Tamaqua and Mahanoy City boroughs below the divide.
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 Barnesville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Schuylkill |
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| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,078 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
18214
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
Barnesville is a small community in Ryan Township, Pennsylvania, United States. It was first built to support industries nearby. This area is known as the Southern Anthracite Coal Region. Barnesville is located on a high point, or summit. Important roads and railways pass through the community. Pennsylvania Route 54 connects Barnesville to other towns in the Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians.
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Discover Barnesville's History
Barnesville was first settled by John Faust in 1806. Abram L. Boughner followed him in 1815. The village grew because of the Little Schuylkill and Susquehanna - Catawissa Railroad. This railway was finished in 1854. Soon after, Jacob Faust built the first hotel in 1854. The railroad helped Barnesville become an important village. It connected to the Little Schuylkill Railroad.
Fun at Barnesville's Parks
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Barnesville was special because it had two swimming lake and amusement parks.
Lakeside Park's Story
Lakeside Park opened in 1880. It had two dams and a picnic area. It was easy to reach by train, so it became a popular fun spot. The park had a large hotel, bathing houses, and cottages. In 1923, a roller coaster was added. More rides came later. A big ballroom was also built.
Lakewood Park Arrives
In 1916, another park called Lakewood opened about a mile away. Lakewood also had swimming, rides, and a playhouse. Its Crystal Ballroom opened in 1925. Both ballrooms became famous places for "Big Band" music.
Entertainment Through the Years
From 1964 to 1970, Lakeside Park hosted popular dances. These dances featured a group called The Jordan Brothers. Lakewood Park also hosted the Jordan Brothers for one year in 1964. Later, Lakewood hosted The Bavarian Summer Festival. This festival started in 1969. It was very popular in the coal region for 15 years.
Today, the Lakeside Ballroom is still used for events. It is a historic building. It has a huge maple wood dance floor. This floor is about 10,000 square feet. It can hold thousands of people.
Barnesville's Location and Schools
Barnesville is in the northeastern part of Pennsylvania. It was mainly a railroad town. It had a water stop for trains like the Nesquehoning Railroad. These trains climbed up from towns like Hometown, Nesquehoning, and Tamaqua. These towns are in the Southeastern Anthracite Coal Region.
Students living in Rush Township can attend either Tamaqua Area School District or Mahanoy Area School District. People who live in Ryan Township go to Mahanoy Area School District. Barnesville includes smaller areas like Grier City, Hosensock, and Locust Valley.
