Organization, Promotion, Design, Preservation, Revitalization

Main Street Barnesville, Inc. is an Ohio nonprofit corporation and a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization working to protect and revitalize the historic downtown of the Village of Barnesville, Ohio.

Our mission

We work in partnership with local government, businesses, and residents to strengthen downtown Barnesville as a place to live, shop, and invest. Our work focuses on five areas:

Organization: building cooperation and leadership in the community
Promotion: creating a positive image of downtown
Design: improving the appearance of downtown
Preservation: supporting the rehabilitation and reuse of historic downtown buildings
Revitalization: strengthening the cultural, social, and economic base of downtown

How we work

Main Street Barnesville follows the Main Street Approach, a national model for downtown revitalization. Our volunteer board and four standing committees (Organization, Design, Economic Vitality, and Promotion) lead projects that support local businesses, bring people downtown, and care for the historic buildings that give Barnesville its character.

We are a partner in the Village of Barnesville Vision Plan (2026), which focuses on connecting downtown with the Depot, the Watt Center for History & the Arts, the Bohandy Building, and Memorial Park through a walkable loop trail.

Who we serve

Our program area is the Village of Barnesville, Ohio, and its surrounding area in Belmont County.

Historical black and white photograph of South Side of Central Main Street in Barnesville, Ohio, showing old brick buildings, some with storefront windows, a sign advertising 'Fitz', and a fire escape on the right side building. The street appears empty with a few pedestrians and one horse-drawn cart.

Main Street Barnesville, Inc.
P.O. Box 16
Barnesville, OH 43713

Main Street Barnesville, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.