Barnesville, Ohio
Barnesville is a village of 3,945 people in Belmont County, Ohio, founded in November 8, 1808.
Why visit Barnesville
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 2 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Barnesville Historic District, Barnesville Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Depot and Barnesville Memorial Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 21°F, and about 26 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Barnesville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Barnesville
Barnesville is a village in Belmont County, Ohio, United States. It is located in the central portion of Warren Township. The population was 4,008 at the 2020 census. Barnesville is part of the Wheeling metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Barnesville, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks6
Barnesville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Park in Ohio, United States of America, United States of America
Barnesville Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Railway station in Barnesville, the United States of America
Barnesville Petroglyph
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Archaeological site in Ohio, United States
Tower Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
Watt Center for History and Arts
Monument and historic site
Original headquarters building for Watt Car and Wheel Company
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes2
Wendy's
Fast food · Burger · 0.8 mi
910 East Main Street, Barnesville
Mo-Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 08:00-20:00
Where to stay1
History
The town was named after James Barnes, who was the first settler. Barnes was born in Montgomery County, Maryland and was married to Nancy Harrison, "an intelligent Quaker lady". Barnes owned a farm in Montgomery County, and later laid out a town there, also known as Barnesville, Maryland, where he operated a country store for a while.
In 1803, he moved to St. Clairsville, Ohio, where he operated a tavern and general store. In 1806, Barnes settled in Warren Township in Belmont County where he cleared forest, built a house, established a tannery and general store and planted orchards. In November 1808, the town of Barnesville was laid out, and four years later, Barnes and his family became permanent residents of the new village. Barnesville was described in 1833 as having six stores and a steam mill.
From the History section of Barnesville, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship10
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare2
Map of Barnesville
30 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 21°F | 3.5 in | 7.9 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 22°F | 2.6 in | 5.8 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 29°F | 3.3 in | 5.1 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 40°F | 3.7 in | 0.4 in |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 59°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 63°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 54°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 44°F | 3.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 34°F | 3.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 26°F | 3.0 in | 5.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Barnesville (1 mi away), rain and snow from Cadiz Hcn, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Belmont County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-04-08: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 2018-04-17: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2012-08-20: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Glendale Fokker Field (GWV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Bethesda 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Woodsfield 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- Byesville 20 mi west, about 32 min by car
- Cadiz 21 mi northeast, about 33 min by car
- Wolfhurst 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
- Cambridge 22 mi west, about 35 min by car
- Bridgeport 23 mi east, about 37 min by car
- Caldwell 25 mi southwest, about 40 min by car
- Wheeling 26 mi east, about 42 min by car
- Dennison 29 mi north, about 47 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Bradfield Building Barnesville Ohio, Bwsmith84 ( talk ), CC BY 3.0
- Downtown view east, Bwsmith84 ( talk ), CC BY 3.0
- Tower Site Belmont Ohio, Bwsmith84 ( talk ), CC BY 3.0
- Tracks at Barnesville Petroglyph, Bwsmith84 ( talk ), CC BY 3.0
- Barnesville Ohio Railroad Depot, Bwsmith84 ( talk ), CC BY 3.0
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