Barton County, Missouri

Barton County, Missouri is a county located in the southwestern part of the United States, in the state of Missouri, and is part of the Joplin, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county was organized on December 12, 1855, and was named after Clara Barton's brother, David Barton, a Salem, Massachusetts native who served in the War of 1812. The county seat is Lamar, Missouri, which is also the largest city in the county, and is situated near the Neosho River and the Missouri Pacific Railroad. The county is also home to the Harry S. Truman National Historic Site and the George Washington Carver National Monument.

Geography

Barton County is located in the southwestern part of Missouri, and is bordered by Vernon County, Missouri to the north, Cedar County, Missouri to the northeast, Dade County, Missouri to the east, Jasper County, Missouri to the south, and Bourbon County, Kansas to the west. The county has a total area of 594 square miles, of which 591 square miles is land and 3 square miles is water. The county is drained by the Neosho River, which flows into the Spring River and eventually into the White River. The county is also home to the Mark Twain National Forest and the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. The Kansas City, Missouri metropolitan area is located to the north, while the Springfield, Missouri metropolitan area is located to the southeast. The county is also near the Ozark Mountains and the Ouachita Mountains.

History

Barton County was organized on December 12, 1855, and was named after David Barton, a Salem, Massachusetts native who served in the War of 1812. The county was formed from parts of Jasper County, Missouri and Dade County, Missouri, and was originally settled by European-Americans from the Southern United States. During the American Civil War, the county was a stronghold for the Confederate States of America, and was the site of several battles, including the Battle of Carthage and the Battle of Newtonia. The county was also home to the George Washington Carver family, who were African-Americans who settled in the county in the late 19th century. The county is also near the Trail of Tears and the California Trail.

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States Census, the population of Barton County was 11,624. The population density was 19.6 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 95.5% White, 0.5% Black or African American, 0.5% American Indian, 0.5% Asian, and 2.5% from two or more races. The median household income was $43,419, and the median family income was $53,419. The per capita income was $23,419. The county is also home to the Lamar R-1 School District and the Liberal R-II School District. The county is near the University of Missouri and the Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Transportation

Barton County is located near several major highways, including U.S. Route 71, U.S. Route 160, and Missouri Route 43. The county is also served by the Missouri and Northern Arkansas Railroad and the Kansas City Southern Railway. The county is near the Joplin Regional Airport and the Springfield-Branson National Airport. The county is also home to the Lamar Municipal Airport and the Liberal Municipal Airport. The county is near the Interstate 49 and the Interstate 44.

Education

Barton County is served by several school districts, including the Lamar R-1 School District and the Liberal R-II School District. The county is also home to the Barton County Community College and the Crowder College. The county is near the University of Missouri and the Missouri University of Science and Technology. The county is also home to the Lamar Public Library and the Liberal Public Library. The county is near the Kansas City Public Library and the Springfield-Greene County Library District.

Communities

Barton County has several communities, including Lamar, Missouri, Liberal, Missouri, Golden City, Missouri, and Mindenmines, Missouri. The county is also home to several townships, including Lamar Township, Barton County, Missouri, Liberal Township, Barton County, Missouri, and Golden City Township, Barton County, Missouri. The county is near the Joplin, Missouri metropolitan area and the Springfield, Missouri metropolitan area. The county is also near the Ozark Mountains and the Ouachita Mountains. The county is home to the Barton County Fair and the Lamar Days festival. The county is near the Route 66 and the Mark Twain National Forest. Category:Missouri counties