the countypopulationwas 27,674. Barton County wascreatedon February 26, 1867. Thecountyseatand most populous city is Great Bend. Barton county isnamedin honor of Clara Barton, responsible for the founding of the American Red Cross.
www.bartoncounty.comOn the southwestern border of MO, north of Joplin; organized Dec 12, 1855 from Jasper County. Name Origin: For David Barton (1788-1837), MO jurist, legislator, and U.S. senator (1821-31) Area (sq mi):: 596.72 (land 594.25; water 2.47) Population per square mile...
The only KS county named for a woman Area (sq mi):: 900.46 (land 894.00; water 6.46) Population per square mile: 31.40 Population 2005: 28,105 State rank: 20 Population change: 2000-20005 -0.40%; 1990-2000 -4.00% Population 2000: 28,205 (White 89.00%; Black or African American 1.10...