Barrier, Kentucky facts for kids
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Barrier
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 Barrier
Location in Kentucky
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| 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 |
Barrier is a small place in Wayne County, Kentucky. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that are not part of an official town or city. Barrier is located right on Kentucky Route 92.
History of Barrier
Barrier got its own post office in 1902. This post office helped people send and receive mail for many years. It stayed open until 1974. The community was named after an early settler. His name was Rev. Richard Barrier.
Famous People from Barrier
- Hal Rogers is a well-known person from Barrier. He is a U.S. Representative. This means he is a member of the United States House of Representatives. He helps make laws for the country.
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