Barnesville is a village in Belmont County, Ohio. Barnesville's history dates back to its establishment in 1801. The village was founded in 1808 and has a beautiful historic downtown area. This small town with its rich history has been recognized as one of Ohio's best hometowns in 2025-2026 by Ohio Magazine. Barnesville pumpkin festival draws over 150,000 visitors each September to the historic downtown. Vistors can also explore the Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum and the Watt Center for History and the Arts.
