Barren County, County division in south-central Kentucky, United States.
Description
Barren County is an administrative division in south-central Kentucky covering rolling terrain with open fields and the Barren River Lake to the south. Glasgow serves as a regional hub connecting commercial activity, farmland production, and educational facilities across the area.
History
The county was established in 1796 from portions of neighboring Warren and Green counties, taking its name from meadowland in its northern section. This founding composition shaped its early development as an agricultural region.
Culture
The county seat Glasgow carries Scottish roots that remain visible in local identity and the way residents organize community gatherings.
Practical
Glasgow provides the main hub for services, medical facilities, and shopping, making it the best starting point for orientation. The rural layout of the surrounding area means you'll need a vehicle to explore different sections effectively.
Did you know?
A national magazine for rural living named this county the top destination for rural residence quality in 2007. This recognition highlights its appeal to people seeking authentic countryside living.
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Cedar Sink
29 km
Barren River Lake
18.9 km
Barren River Lake State Resort Park
16.3 km
Dinosaur World
20.1 kmMartin Ridge Cave System
25 km
Confederate Monument in Glasgow
4.3 kmBrigadoon State Nature Preserve
8.3 km
Joppa Baptist Church and Cemetery
29 kmOld Zion Methodist Church
12.3 kmOctagon Cottage
10.3 kmAllen County Poor Farm
32.1 km
Kentucky Action Park
20.3 km
Bybee House
9.1 kmJohn Mayfield House
5.4 kmBenjamin Martin House
17.8 km
Cave City Commercial District
20 kmCharles Penn Edmunds House
8.5 km
Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum
18.8 kmWilliam Page House
5.2 km
Mammoth Cave Historic District
27.2 km
Plaza Theatre
4.3 kmMammoth Cave Area
22.2 kmFrozen Niagara Entrance
24 kmLaurel Bluff
7.5 kmDoyel Valley Overlook
26.9 km
Carmichael Entrance
27.2 kmSloan's Crossing Pond Walk
26 km
Renfro Hotel
18.1 km
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