Map of Barren County, Kentucky, USA

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Map of Barren County - Barren County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Barren County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Barren County located in the map, major cities in Barren county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Barren County, Kentucky

Map of Barren County, Kentucky

About Barren County Map, Kentucky: The map showing the county boundary, county seat, major cities, highways, water bodies and neighbouring counties.

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Map of Barren County, Kentucky

Barren County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It's county seat is Glasgow. As per 2020 census, the population of Barren County is 44544 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 491 sq mi (1,272 km2). Barren County was established on 1798.

Barren County Facts

ContinentNorth America
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
County SeatGlasgow
Largest City/TownGlasgow
Established1798
Total Area500 sq mi (1,295 sq km)
Land Area488 sq mi (1,264 sq km)
Water Area12 sq mi (31 sq km)
Population44,485 (Census 2020)
Population Density91.2 people per sq mi
Time ZoneCentral Time Zone (CT)
Major HighwaysInterstate 65, U.S. Route 31E, KY Route 90, Cumberland Parkway
Major RiversBarren River, Little Barren River
Neighboring CountiesHart County, Metcalfe County, Monroe County, Allen County, Warren County, Edmonson County
Famous ForMammoth Cave region, Glasgow Highland Games, agriculture, and rural Kentucky heritage
Top AttractionsMammoth Cave nearby area, Downtown Glasgow, Barren River Lake, Highland Games, Yancey's Gastropub district
Official WebsiteOfficial Website

About Barren County, Kentucky

Barren County is located in south-central Kentucky and was established in 1798 from portions of Warren and Green counties. The county seat and largest city is Glasgow, which was named after Glasgow, Scotland. Barren County is known for its fertile farmland, Scottish heritage celebrations, cave country tourism, and scenic Barren River landscapes. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Cities and Communities in Barren County, Kentucky

City/TownPopulationLatitude & Longitude
Glasgow (county seat)15,014+37.0003°N, 85.9200°W
Cave City2,240+37.1367°N, 85.9564°W
Park City725+37.0934°N, 86.0519°W
Hiseville250+37.1028°N, 85.8177°W
Eighty EightUnincorporated36.8926°N, 85.8369°W
Temple HillUnincorporated36.9314°N, 85.7277°W
AustinUnincorporated36.9920°N, 85.8969°W
Red CrossUnincorporated37.1578°N, 85.7458°W

Best Golf Courses in Barren County, Kentucky

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Fox Hollow Golf ClubGlasgow37.0198°N, 85.9022°W
Willow Oaks Golf ClubGlasgow36.9908°N, 85.9412°W
Cave Valley Golf ClubCave City37.1319°N, 85.9490°W
Barren River Lake State Resort Park Golf CourseNearby Lucas36.9158°N, 86.0346°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Barren County

Major highways provide access across south-central Kentucky and nearby cave country attractions.

  • Interstate 65 - major north-south interstate connecting Cave City with Louisville and Nashville
  • U.S. Route 31E - regional route linking Glasgow with Elizabethtown and Bowling Green
  • KY Route 90 - east-west highway connecting Glasgow with Lake Cumberland and western Kentucky
  • Cumberland Parkway - major parkway serving Glasgow and surrounding counties

Neighboring Counties of Barren County

  • Hart County (north)
  • Metcalfe County (east)
  • Monroe County (south)
  • Allen County (southwest)
  • Warren County (west)
  • Edmonson County (northwest)

What are Top Attractions in Barren County, Kentucky

The county features cave country tourism, Scottish heritage, and outdoor recreation.

Main Sight NameCityFamous For
Mammoth Cave Nearby AreaCave CityWorld-famous cave system and national park access
Downtown GlasgowGlasgowHistoric buildings, local shops, and restaurants
Glasgow Highland GamesGlasgowAnnual Scottish cultural festival and athletics
Barren River LakeBarren County AreaBoating, fishing, and camping recreation
South Central Kentucky Cultural CenterGlasgowRegional history and cultural exhibits
Plaza TheatreGlasgowHistoric performing arts venue
Dinosaur World KentuckyCave CityFamily attraction with life-sized dinosaur displays
Yancey's Gastropub DistrictGlasgowDining and local entertainment area
Barren County CourthouseGlasgowHistoric county landmark and civic center
Hidden River Cave Nearby AreaHorse Cave AreaCave tours and underground river experiences

Distance from Barren County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • Glasgow to Bowling Green, Kentucky - 38 mi (61 km)
  • Glasgow to Louisville, Kentucky - 111 mi (179 km)
  • Glasgow to Lexington, Kentucky - 129 mi (208 km)
  • Glasgow to Nashville, Tennessee - 92 mi (148 km)
  • Glasgow to Elizabethtown, Kentucky - 68 mi (109 km)
  • Glasgow to Columbia, Kentucky - 36 mi (58 km)
  • Glasgow to Somerset, Kentucky - 68 mi (109 km)
  • Glasgow to Cave City, Kentucky - 11 mi (18 km)
  • Glasgow to Franklin, Kentucky - 42 mi (68 km)
  • Glasgow to Paducah, Kentucky - 171 mi (275 km)
  • Glasgow to Owensboro, Kentucky - 105 mi (169 km)
  • Glasgow to Cookeville, Tennessee - 84 mi (135 km)

References

  1. Barren County Official Website
  2. Barren County, Kentucky - Wikipedia
  3. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts
  4. Kentucky Historical Society
  5. City of Glasgow Official Website
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