Barnsley, Kentucky
Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States
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]
Less than 3 years after the violent tornado, another strong tornado hit Barnsley on May 26, 2024. This tornado was rated EF3. [5]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Barnsley, Kentucky
- ^ Rennick, Robert M. (August 28, 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 57. ISBN 978-0-8131-4401-6.
- ^ "Hopkins County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
- ^ Yaney, Jordan. "Communities starting to rebuild two months after tornadoes". www.14news.com. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
- ^ Schreiner, Bruce. "Kentucky family left homeless for second time by a tornado that hit the same location". ABC News. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
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Municipalities and communities of Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States
County seat: Madisonville
- Dawson Springs‡
- Earlington
- Hanson
- Madisonville
- Mortons Gap
- Nebo
- Nortonville
- St. Charles
- White Plains
- Manitou
unincorporated
communities
- Anton
- Ashbyburg
- Barnsley
- Charleston
- Coiltown
- Dalton
- Daniel Boone
- Fiddle Bow
- Fies
- Grapevine
- Hecla
- Ilsley
- Richland
- Sixth Vein
- Wicks Well
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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37°15′25″N 87°29′23″W / 37.25694°N 87.48972°W / 37.25694; -87.48972
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