Barnhart

Named for William F. Barnhart, an agent of the Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railroad, this community was founded in 1910. During the 1920s and 1930s it was a major freighting center and considered by many the largest inland livestock shipping point. The Ozona-Barnhart Trap Co. set up cattle holding pens (traps) along the trails into town to protect area ranches. Barnhart declined with decreased rail traffic. It was once the site of a school, post office, newspaper, drugstore, theatre, bank, four cafes, two hotels, three groceries, and a variety of other businesses. (1981)

Barnhart is a historical marker in Barnhart, Irion County, dedicated in 1981. It is one of 7 historical markers documented in Irion County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 12 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.1292, -101.1717 near Barnhart. The nearest cataloged historic site is Rest Haven Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include Site of Coughlin's Stage Stand, Irion County Courthouse, and Dove Creek Battle.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5235000262. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.