Glasgow, Kentucky
Glasgow is a home rule-class city in Barren County, Kentucky, United States. It is the seat of its county. Glasgow is the principal city of the Glasgow micropolitan area, which comprises Barren and Metcalfe counties. The population was 15,014 at the 2020 U.S. census.
Glasgow, Kentucky | |
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City | |
South Green Street in Glasgow, KY | |
Location of Glasgow in Barren County, Kentucky. | |
| Coordinates: 37°0′1″N 85°55′13″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Barren |
| Established | 1799 |
| Named for | the Scottish hometown of the family of William Logan |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Henry Royse |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.95 sq mi (41.30 km2) |
| • Land | 15.86 sq mi (41.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 15,014 |
| • Estimate (2022) | 15,282 |
| • Density | 946.72/sq mi (365.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 42141, 42142, 42156 |
| Area code(s) | 270 & 364 |
| FIPS code | 21-31114 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0492876 |
| Website | www |
The city is well known for its annual Scottish Highland Games. In 2007, Barren County was named the number one rural place to live by The Progressive Farmer magazine.
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