Glasgow, Kentucky
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Glasgow is a home rule-class city[3] in Barren County, Kentucky, United States. It is the seat of its county.[4] 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.[5]
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Glasgow, Kentucky | |
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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)[2] | 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 |
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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.[6]