When you see the apple red water tower, you know you are approaching Barry. In addition to painting the water tower red, Barry celebrates the local apple industry with a three day festival in the fall. The apple town of Barry is situated in northwest Pike County along Interstate Route 72. Route 106 also runs through Barry with Kinderhook to the west and Pittsfield to the east.

Tank at Barry Park

Due to an 1894 fire necessitating rebuilding, Barry's business district is a turn-of-the-century architectural delight. Look for some interesting antique and craft shops in town.



PASA Park offers sports shooting matches, firearms training and education courses and other special hunter-related activities.

Barry Museum
The Barry Museum was established in 1984, starting with a core collection of local memorabilia of Norton Walther. Many items have also been donated by others. The museum is housed on the second floor of the local library building. It is open year round by appoint ment. For the genealogist who is searching Pike County roots, the library has basic materials to help get the search started. Information from the local paper, Barry Adage, is available covering the years 1871-1971.

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Pike County Chamber of Commerce
224 West Washington St.
Pittsfield, IL 62363
217-285-2971
Fax: 217-285-5251
E-mail: info@pikeil.org

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