Barnwell, Alabama facts for kids
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Barnwell
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 Barnwell
Location in Alabama
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Alabama |
| County | Baldwin |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 251 |
Barnwell is a small place in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
Barnwell is located in the southern part of Baldwin County, right along a main road called US 98. Even though it doesn't have its own city government, some services like police or fire protection might be provided by the nearby city of Fairhope. The USGS (United States Geological Survey) officially recognizes Barnwell as a populated place.
A Look at Barnwell's Past
Barnwell got its name from a family who lived in the area a long time ago. It's common for places to be named after important local families or landmarks.
For many years, Barnwell had its own post office. This post office helped people send and receive mail from 1903 until 1942. Having a post office was a big deal back then, as it was a central part of community life.
