Barnsley, Kentucky

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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 later, another strong tornado impacted Barnsley. This tornado was rated EF3. [5]

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.
  5. ↑ 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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