Barnwell, Alabama Explained

Barnwell
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Alabama
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Alabama
Pushpin Mapsize:200
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Name1: Alabama
Subdivision Name2:Baldwin
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Coordinates:30.4214°N -87.8775°W
Elevation Ft:72
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Area Code:251

Barnwell is an unincorporated community in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. It is located along US 98 in the southern part of the county. Some municipal services are provided by Fairhope. Barnwell is designated by the USGS as a populated place that is neither incorporated nor a census-designated place.[1]

History

Barnwell is named for a local family.[2] A post office operated under the name Barnwell from 1903 to 1942.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: GNIS Detail - Barnwell. November 26, 2013.
  2. Book: Foscue, Virginia . 1989 . Place Names in Alabama . . The University of Alabama Press . 12 . 0-8173-0410-X .
  3. Web site: Baldwin County . Jim Forte Postal History . 28 December 2015.