Barnsley is an unincorporated community in Hopkins County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.[1]

History

Barnsley had its start in 1886 as a mining community.[2] A post office was established at Barnsley in 1888, and remained in operation until 1928.[3]

On December 10, 2021, a violent tornado tore through Barnsley, destroying 25 to 30 homes.[4]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Barnsley, Kentucky
  2. ^ Rennick, Robert M. (August 28, 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 57. ISBN 978-0-8131-4401-6.
  3. ^ "Hopkins County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
  4. ^ Yaney, Jordan. "Communities starting to rebuild two months after tornadoes". www.14news.com. Retrieved October 21, 2022.

37°15′25″N 87°29′23″W / 37.25694°N 87.48972°W / 37.25694; -87.48972


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