Barrier | |
|---|---|
  Barrier Location within the state of Kentucky | |
| Coordinates: 36°46′08″N 84°46′02″W / 36.76889°N 84.76722°W / 36.76889; -84.76722 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Wayne |
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 486443[1] |
Barrier is an unincorporated community in Wayne County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.[2] The community is located on Kentucky Route 92.[3]
History
A post office was established at Barrier in 1902, and remained in operation until 1974.[4] The community derives its name from Rev. Richard Barrier, an early settler.[5]
Notable people
- Hal Rogers (born 1937), U.S. representative for Kentucky[6]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Barrier, Kentucky
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Barrier, Kentucky
- Moyer, Armond; Moyer, Winifred (1958). The origins of unusual place-names. Keystone Pub. Associates. p. 11.
- "The Post Offices of Wayne County". moreheadstate.edu. Morehead State University. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- Rennick, Robert M. (August 28, 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 58. ISBN 978-0-8131-4401-6.
- "ROGERS, Harold Dallas (Hal)". History, Art, & Archives. United States House of Representatives. Retrieved July 29, 2025.