Barton, Mississippi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Barton, Mississippi
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 Barton, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Barton, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Marshall |
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 691685 |
Barton is a small place in western Marshall County, Mississippi, in the United States. It is called 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.
Barton is easy to find because it's located where two main roads meet. These roads are State Highway 302, also known as Goodman Road, and State Highway 309, which is Byhalia Road.
A Look Back at Barton's History
Barton once had its own post office. It was open for many years, from 1884 until 1905. In the year 1900, about 45 people lived in Barton. This shows it was a very small community even back then.
Famous People from Barton
One notable person was born in Barton. His name was Bennett Griffin. He was an aviator, which means he was a pilot. Bennett Griffin was famous for flying planes and even set a record for how fast he could cross the Atlantic Ocean.
