Marina at Barren River Lake in Glasgow, KY
Marina at Barren River Lake in Glasgow, KY
Michael W. Bunch

About Glasgow, KY

Glasgow is well known for its annual Glasgow Highland Games, a festival that celebrates Scottish culture. National attraction Mammoth Cave National Park and the Barren River Lake State Resort Park draw residents and visitors alike to abundant outdoor activities. Glasgow schools rank among the top in Kentucky, and students have several higher education options in and near the city. 

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Glasgow, KY Sponsors

A.F. Crow & Son Funeral Home
Glasgow-Barren County Tourist Commission
American Materials Inc.
Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home Inc.
Amneal Pharmaceuticals
Highland Ridge Assisted Living
Barren County Schools
Hilliard Lyons
Barren County YMCA
Mark Miller Marine
BB&T
Richardson, Gardner & Alexander
Bluegrass Cellular
RR Donnelley
Citizens First Bank
Scott, Murphy & Daniel
City of Glasgow
Southern Medical Laboratory
Days Inn
T.J. Health Partners
Dr. James C. Thurman, Welborn & Cassady
T.J. Samson Community Hospital
Farmers Livestock Market
The Bale Center For Prevention Heart Attack, Stroke & Diabetes
Farmers Rural Electric Co-op
The Narrow Way Bed & Breakfast
Four Seasons Country Inn
The People's Bank
Gilman P. Peterson, Jr., MD
U of L Family Medical Residence
Glasgow Independent Schools
US Bank
Glasgow Water Company
WKU-Glasgow Campus

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