Glasgow, Kentucky
Glasgow is a city of 15,197 people in Barren County, Kentucky, founded in 1799.
Why visit Glasgow
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 40 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Highland Cinemas 8, Charles Penn Edmunds House and Confederate Monument in Glasgow.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Glasgow
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Glasgow
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.
From the Wikipedia article Glasgow, Kentucky (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks6
Charles Penn Edmunds House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
Historic house in Kentucky, United States
Confederate Monument in Glasgow
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Sculpture in Kentucky, United States of America
John Mayfield House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
House in rural Barren County, Kentucky
Bybee House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Glasgow Veteran's Memorial Park
Park · 1.0 mi
Memorial park for Glasgow veterans.
Restaurants and cafes40
Bar-B-Que Hut
Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.7 mi
594 Reynolds Road, Glasgow
Mo-Tu 10:00-14:00; We-Th 10:00-17:00; Fr 10:00-19:00
Cancun Mexican Grill & Bar
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.4 mi
200 Cavalry Drive, Glasgow
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:30
Highlander Drafthouse
Diner · American · 2.5 mi
2385 Scottsville Road, Glasgow
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.4 mi
597 South L Rogers Wells Boulevard, Glasgow
Su-Th 10:30-20:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-21:00
Big Man BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.0 mi
211 North Broadway, Glasgow
Mo-Th 10:30-19:00; Fr 10:30-20:00; Sa 10:30-16:30
Maple and PIne Lanes and Sports Bar
Restaurant · Burger, Tacos, Barbecue · 1.5 mi
110 Park Avenue, Glasgow
Fine Arts Bistro
Cafe · Bistro, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Salad, Breakfast · 0.9 mi
Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00; Sa 08:00-12:00
28 more on the map.
History
The city of Glasgow was established by the Kentucky state assembly in 1799. The same year, the community was selected as the seat of a new county, owing to its central location, its large spring, native John Gorin's donation of 50 acres (20 ha) for public buildings, and its being named for the Scottish hometown of the father of William Logan, one of the two commissioners charged with selecting the county seat. A post office was established in 1803, and the town received its city rights in 1809.
Former U.S. President George Washington had a half-brother named Augustine Washington Jr. who was the husband of Anne Aylett Washington and had a daughter named Elizabeth Washington. Elizabeth Washington married Alexander Eliot Spotswood and were given a home and land from George Washington (Elizabeth's uncle) in Glasgow. The home, called "Spotswood" after its first owner, Alexander Spotswood, is located at 309 N Race Street.
All across Glasgow are historic homes that can date back to the early 1800s. The most popular part of town with these homes is South Green Street; this street has many historic houses that have many different architectural styles including Colonial, Federal, and Victorian.
From the History section of Glasgow, Kentucky on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Town Motel 604 Happy Vly Rd Glasgow Kentucky
Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi
604 Happy Valley Road
Churches and places of worship17
First Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries19
Healthcare5
Map of Glasgow
118 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 29°F | 4.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 31°F | 4.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Mar | 62°F | 39°F | 5.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 46°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 56°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 64°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 68°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 66°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 59°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 48°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 38°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 50°F | 32°F | 5.4 in | 0.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Glasgow (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Barren County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-05-29: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-05-23: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-24: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-03: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-02-24: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Glasgow Municipal Airport (GLW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Cave City 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Park City 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Horse Cave 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Summer Shade 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Smiths Grove 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
- Edmonton 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Bowling Green 28 mi west, about 45 min by car
- Campbellsville 39 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Franklin 40 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Elizabethtown 48 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- South Green Street Glasgow Kentucky 03-15-2014, Ichabod, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First National Bank of Glasgow, Nyttend, Public domain
- North Race Street HD in Glasgow, Nyttend, Public domain
- Glasgow USPS, Board of Education, Nyttend, Public domain
- Glasgow KY 2022a, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Glasgow KY 2022b, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Third National Bank of Glasgow, Nyttend, Public domain
- Morris Building in Glasgow, Nyttend, Public domain
- Glasgow First Presbyterian Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- Johnston Chapel CME in Glasgow, Nyttend, Public domain
- Glasgow OMS No. 9, Nyttend, Public domain
- Confederate Monument in Glasgow, The original uploader was Bedford at English Wikipedia ., Public domain
- Fort Williams ditch, Nyttend, Public domain
- Kygl8, S.MacMillen, Public domain
- Christmas Mishap historical marker, Nyttend, Public domain
- Confederate Congressional Medal of Honor historical marker, Nyttend, Public domain
- Barren County Courthouse 2022b, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Barren County Courthouse 2022a, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Barren County, 1798 historical marker, Nyttend, Public domain
- World-Dog-Tag-Championship, Joseph D. Smith, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rand Paul (4257675688), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rand Paul (4256866307), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
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- Rand Paul (4257669854), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rand Paul with supporters (4257658208), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
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- Rand Paul (4257608682), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rand Paul (4256880617), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rand Paul (4257650498), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rand Paul (4257630658), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rand Paul (4257620984), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rand Paul (4257663904), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rand Paul (4256852757), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kygl3, S.MacMillen, Public domain
- Kygl1, S.MacMillen, Public domain
- Kygl2, S.MacMillen, Public domain
- ISS045-E-162941 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Kygl6, S.MacMillen, Public domain
- Kygl7, S.MacMillen, Public domain
- Bybee House through the trees, Nyttend, Public domain
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