The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-07.
Glasgow, city, United States
city (1990 pop. 12,351), seat of Barren co., S central Ky.; inc. 1799. It is an agricultural trade center that relies on dairy, livestock, tobacco, timber, and light manufactured products. The area’s oil and gas fields add to Glasgow’s economy. The Spotswood home, built there in 1795 under the direction of George Washington for his niece, is still occupied. A state fish hatchery is nearby.
