Barrier, Kentucky

Barrier is an unincorporated community in Wayne County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.[1]

History

A post office was established at Barrier in 1902, and remained in operation until 1974.[2] The community derives its name from Rev. Richard Barrier, an early settler.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Barrier, Kentucky
  2. "Wayne County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
  3. Rennick, Robert M. (28 August 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 58. ISBN 0-8131-4401-9.

Coordinates: 36°46′08″N 84°46′02″W / 36.76889°N 84.76722°W / 36.76889; -84.76722

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