General Info
Barron County was once home to Sioux and Chippewa Indians. First established in 1859 as Dallas County, Barron County was renamed in 1869. The area quickly grew as a logging and lumbering center. Communities were established near railways, waterways and lumber camps, and the city of Barron was selected as the County Seat. Settlers arrived to take part in the lumber industry and others established farms on land cleared by loggers. By 1920 the population of Barron had reached 34,281 and as industry began to diversify, the area continued to grow. Today Barron County is home to approximately 45,590 residents.
