Barber County is located in South Central Kansas and is named for Thomas Barber, an abolitionist who was killed in Douglas County in 1855 during the Wakarusa War. Founded on …

Barber County was formed in 1867 from parts of Washington County, Peketon County, and Marion County. Organized in 1873, it was named after Thomas Barber, a free-state man killed …

Jan 1, 2026 · Named for Thomas W. Barber, a Free State settler in Douglas County, who was killed by pro-slavery forces near Lawrence on 6 December 1855. Name spelled 'Barbour' until …

As of the 2020 census, the county population was 4,228. Located on the southern tier, the county is bounded on the North by Pratt County, east by Kingman and Harper Counties, south by the …

Dec 8, 2025 · Reuben Lake had come to Kansas from Illinois in 1865 and settled in Neosho County. In 1873, he came to the area that would be organized as Barber County in September …

Mar 14, 2025 · Barber County, located in south-central Kansas, is known for its historical significance in the development of the American West. Established in 1867, the county is …

Barber County (county code BA) is a county in the south-central part of the U.S. state of Kansas. In 2020, 4,228 people lived there. [1] The county seat is Medicine Lodge. [2] Medicine Lodge …

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The county was part of old Washington County, Peketon County, and an enlarged Marion County. Organized in 1873, it was named for Thomas Barber, a free-state man killed in 1855 during …

The Barber County Commissioners are vested by Kansas State Statute 19-212 with both legislative and administrative powers and duties. These powers and duties include the following: