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

History

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

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

Less than 3 years later, another strong tornado impacted Barnsley. This tornado was rated EF3.

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.

v t e Municipalities and communities of Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States
County seat: Madisonville
Cities	Dawson Springs‡ Earlington Hanson Madisonville Mortons Gap Nebo Nortonville St. Charles White Plains
CDP	Manitou
Other unincorporated communities	Anton Ashbyburg Barnsley Charleston Coiltown Dalton Daniel Boone Fiddle Bow Fies Grapevine Hecla Ilsley Richland Sixth Vein Wicks Well
Footnotes	‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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