Barron County, Administrative county in northwestern Wisconsin, United States
The county spans 890 square miles, encompassing 863 square miles of land and 27 square miles of water bodies across northwestern Wisconsin.
Originally named Dallas County in 1859, the territory was renamed Barron County in 1869 to honor Wisconsin circuit judge Henry D. Barron.
Russian immigrants established communities in Barron County during the late 1800s and early 1900s, influencing local traditions and demographics.
The county maintains four airports, including Rice Lake Regional Airport and Cumberland Municipal Airport, along with extensive rail networks for transportation.
The Red Cedar River flows through the county, supporting smallmouth bass populations and connecting to over 250 miles of winter recreation trails.
Location: Wisconsin
Inception: 1874
Capital city: Barron
Shares border with: Washburn County, Sawyer County, Rusk County, Chippewa County, Dunn County, St. Croix County, Polk County, Burnett County
Website: http://barroncountywi.gov
GPS coordinates: 45.42000,-91.85000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:14
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