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Barren County, Kentucky

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Official County

Overview

Barren County was established in 1798 from land given by Green County and Warren County. Like most of south central Kentucky, Barren County was settled by the 'Scots-Irish, and still bears many cultural aspects that trace back to that heritage. The Scottish heritage is the most evident, as indicated by the name of the county seat, which is named for Glasgow, Scotland, and is celebrated annually with the Glasgow Highland Games, one of three highland games held each year in Kentucky.

Adjacent Counties

Cities & Communities

  • Austin
  • Bon Ayr
  • Cave City
  • Eighty Eight
  • Finney
  • Glasgow (County Seat)
  • Griderville
  • Haywood
  • Highland Springs
  • Hiseville
  • Lecta
  • Lucas
  • Merry Oaks
  • Park City
  • Railton
  • Rocky Hill
  • Temple Hill
  • Tracy

Links

Confederate Monument of John A. Murray

Mammoth Cave National Park (part)

National Register of Historic Places

Genealogy Trails

Roots Web

USGW Archives

Kentucky Kindred Genealogy



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