History of Barnsdall, Oklahoma in Timeline

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Barnsdall, Oklahoma

Barnsdall is a city located in Osage County, Oklahoma, with a population of 1,034 as of the 2020 census.

March 1905: Founding of Bigheart

The community of Bigheart was founded as a 160-acre site along the Midland Valley Railroad.

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September 1905: Bigheart Station Opens

The Midland Valley Railroad opened Bigheart Station.

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January 1906: Bigheart Post Office Opens

The Bigheart Post Office opened.

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May 1906: Lots Auctioned

Lots in Bigheart were auctioned off.

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1910: Southwest Refining Company Refinery Built

Joshua Cosden built the Southwest Refining Company oil refinery in Bigheart.

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1910: Population recorded

The population of Barnsdall was recorded at 307.

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April 1911: Tornado

Barnsdall experienced a tornado.

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1912: Theodore N. Barnsdall's holdings purchased

Henry L. Doherty bought the holdings of Theodore N. Barnsdall, founder of Barnsdall Oil Company.

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March 1913: Major Fire

Barnsdall experienced a major fire.

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September 1915: Flood

Barnsdall experienced a flood.

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1916: Bigheart Oilfield Discovered

The Barnsdall Oil Company discovered the Bigheart (later Barnsdall) oilfield.

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1917: Refinery Sold

Joshua Cosden sold the Southwest Refining Company refinery to Stone and Webster of Boston, Massachusetts.

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1920: Population Recorded

The population of Barnsdall reached its peak at 2,099.

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1921: Barnsdall Oil Company Purchases Refinery

Barnsdall Oil Company purchased the Southwest Refining Company refinery.

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January 1, 1922: Renaming of Bigheart

The community of Bigheart was renamed Barnsdall in honor of Theodore N. Barnsdall.

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1940: Barnsdall Refining Company renamed

Barnsdall Refining Company renamed itself to Bareco Oil Company.

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1946: Bareco Oil Company shifts Production

Bareco Oil Company ceased refining oil and began producing microcrystalline waxes.

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2000: Midland Valley Railroad Abandonment

The Midland Valley Railroad trackage south of Barnsdall was abandoned.

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2000: Census

The population of Barnsdall was recorded as 1,325.

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2020: Census

The population of Barnsdall was recorded as 1,034.

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April 1, 2024: EF1 Tornado

An EF1 tornado struck Barnsdall, damaging 35 homes. No injuries were reported.

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May 6, 2024: EF4 Tornado

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.

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