Barrier, Kentucky

Barrier is an unincorporated community in Wayne County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.[1] The community is located on Kentucky Route 92.[2]

History

A post office was established at Barrier in 1902, and remained in operation until 1974.[3] The community derives its name from Rev. Richard Barrier, an early settler.[4]

Notable People
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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Barrier, Kentucky
  2. Moyer, Armond; Moyer, Winifred (1958). The origins of unusual place-names. Keystone Pub. Associates. p. 11.
  3. "Wayne County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
  4. Rennick, Robert M. (28 August 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 58. ISBN 978-0-8131-4401-6.



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