Barterville, Kentucky facts for kids

Barterville is a small place in Nicholas County, Kentucky. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.

History of Barterville

Barterville got its name because people there used to barter a lot. Bartering means trading goods or services directly for other goods or services, instead of using money. Imagine trading your homemade cookies for your friend's fresh eggs!

A post office was opened in Barterville in 1879. This was an important place where people could send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for a long time, closing its doors in 1973.