Barnes is an unincorporated community in McLean County, Illinois.[1]
History
Calvin Barnes founded the community in the 1880s, originally naming it "Barnesville." Barnes' home was the first structure built, followed by a grain elevator. Barnes had a post office open in 1884 that lasted until 1919.[2] Walter and Alta Weber opened a general store in 1921.[2] The small community was laid out along the Illinois Central, northeast of Bloomington-Normal. Hopeful planning resulted in four streets and over 20 commercial lots. However, the population never even grew to double digits. Only a few of the elevator structures remain.
References
- ^ a b "Barnes". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ a b "06/07/09: Barnes symbol of past amid present sprawl". pantagraph.com. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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