Name: | Barry County |
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FIPS code: | 29-009 |
State: | Missouri |
Founded: | January 5, 1835 |
Named for: | William Taylor Barry |
Seat: | Cassville |
Largest city: | Monett |
Total Area: | 791 sq mi (2,050 km²) |
Land Area: | 778 sq mi (2,020 km²) |
Total Population: | 34,534 |
Population Density: | 44/sq mi (17/km²) |
Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Barry County location map. Where is Barry County?
Barry County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 791 square miles (2,050 km), of which 778 square miles (2,020 km) is land and 13 square miles (34 km) (1.6%) is water. Roaring River State Park is located in the southern part of the county, amid the Mark Twain National Forest.
Adjacent counties
- Lawrence County (north)
- Stone County (east)
- Carroll County, Arkansas (southeast)
- Benton County, Arkansas (south)
- McDonald County (southwest)
- Newton County (northwest)
Major highways
- U.S. Route 60
- Route 37
- Route 39
- Route 76
- Route 86
- Route 97
- Route 248
National protected area
- Mark Twain National Forest (part)