Alex Barron discovered gold nearby in 1893. A townsite was platted in the mountains as was named after him. The town grew for a short while before fading away.
| Identifier (URI) | Rank |
|---|---|
| dbkwik:resource/PxCma7bAwH58ARWesy7ZpA== | 5.88129e-14 |
| dbr:Barron_County,_Wisconsin | 5.88129e-14 |