Barlow City Council
Mayor:
Mrs. Ruth Negley
commissioners:
Allen Ford, Michael Haney,
John Horn, Harold Lee Myatt
History of Barlow
Thomas Barlow and his wife left Georgetown Kentucky in the spring of 1849 and traveled to Ballard county to look for a home site. Mr. Barlow purchased 400 acres of land at $4 per acre on part of which Barlow is now located. He built a log house near the depot location and move there that fall. On November 18, 1849, the late C. J. Barlow, Father of Vivian Barlow, was born. C. J. Barlow played and important part in the history of the town. The home C. J. Barlow built in 1903 has recently been restored and is used as a community meeting place and museum.
Attractions
The historic Barlow House and Museum.
Businesses Located in Barlow
Allen's Florist
Cooper Lumber
Wilson's Equipment Company
Barlow Enterprises - Tractors and Implements
Harris Engineering - Manufacturer of the Harris Bipod
Kentucky Utilities
Bolen's Construction - Concrete service
Brays Taxidermy
Lourdes Adult Day Help Services - DayBREAK
Ballard County Senior Citizens
Cooper Mini-Storage
Rice Mini-Storage
Snips & Tangles
Connie's Beauty Shop
Restaurants
Betty's Cafe
Little Vern's Burger Shop
Fill up Mart
Banks
Citizens State Bank
Doctor's
DR. Charlene Robinson
Churches
First Baptist Church of Barlow
Barlow United Methodist Church
Barlow General Baptist Church
Government
County Highway Department
Post Office