Barnsdall is a city located in Osage County, Oklahoma, with a population of 1,034 as of the 2020 census.
The community of Bigheart was founded as a 160-acre site along the Midland Valley Railroad.
The Midland Valley Railroad opened Bigheart Station.
The Bigheart Post Office opened.
Lots in Bigheart were auctioned off.
Joshua Cosden built the Southwest Refining Company oil refinery in Bigheart.
The population of Barnsdall was recorded at 307.
Barnsdall experienced a tornado.
Henry L. Doherty bought the holdings of Theodore N. Barnsdall, founder of Barnsdall Oil Company.
Barnsdall experienced a major fire.
Barnsdall experienced a flood.
The Barnsdall Oil Company discovered the Bigheart (later Barnsdall) oilfield.
Joshua Cosden sold the Southwest Refining Company refinery to Stone and Webster of Boston, Massachusetts.
The population of Barnsdall reached its peak at 2,099.
Barnsdall Oil Company purchased the Southwest Refining Company refinery.
The community of Bigheart was renamed Barnsdall in honor of Theodore N. Barnsdall.
Barnsdall Refining Company renamed itself to Bareco Oil Company.
Bareco Oil Company ceased refining oil and began producing microcrystalline waxes.
The Midland Valley Railroad trackage south of Barnsdall was abandoned.
The population of Barnsdall was recorded as 1,325.
The population of Barnsdall was recorded as 1,034.
An EF1 tornado struck Barnsdall, damaging 35 homes. No injuries were reported.
A low-end EF4 tornado hit Barnsdall. At least one fatality and ten injuries were reported. Several structures were completely destroyed, including the Barnsdall Nursing Home. Buildings, including schools, were opened to those who needed shelter.