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Kentucky Counties

Despite ranking 37th in size by area, Kentucky has 120 counties, third in the U.S. behind Texas's 254 and Georgia's 159.

Barren County, Kentucky

Barren County History, Geography, Demographics, Cities and Towns, and Education

County Seat: Glasgow
Year Organized: 1799
Square Miles: 491

Court House:

117-1A North Public Square
County Courthouse
Glasgow, KY 42141

Etymology - Origin of County Name

Named by explorers, Barren County received its namesake due to large treeless expanses visitors found which made the area seem infertile. The expanses were attributed to the burning of trees and brush by the Indians to aid in their buffalo hunts.

Demographics:

County QuickFacts: Census Bureau Quick Facts

County History

Barren county was formed in 1799. It is located in the Pennyrile region of the state. The elevation in the county ranges from 465 to 1068 feet above sea level. In 2000 the county population was 38,033 in a land area of 490.97 square miles, an average of 77.5 people per square mile. The county seat is Glasgow.

Neighboring Counties:

North: Hart County
East: Metcalfe County
Southeast: Monroe County
Southwest: Allen County
West: Warren County
Northwest: Edmonson County

Cities and Towns:

- Cave City	city	Incorporated Area
- Glasgow (County Seat)	city	Incorporated Area
- Park City	city	Incorporated Area

County Resources:

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County Resources

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