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1809

Glasgow, county seat of Barren County, is officially recognized as a town.
Glasgow, the county seat of Barren County, is located in the center of the county, near the Cumberland Parkway. John Gorin, the founder of the town, donated fifty acres on which to start building. Glasgow was officially recognized by the Kentucky General Assembly on January 31, 1809. It was named for the city of Glasgow, Scotland. Some have claimed that the town was named after Glasgow, Virginia; however, the Virginia town was not established untill 1890. Visitors and residents celebrate our Scottish heritage each spring as the city hosts the Glasgow Highland Games.

City: Payson

County: Barren County

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