Barlow, KY
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- 373 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Barlow is a quiet, close-knit community in Ballard County, Kentucky, with a population of around 650. Sitting about half an hour west of Paducah, it offers a relaxed rural lifestyle surrounded by open farmland and scenic wetlands. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the nearby Barlow Bottoms, a network of oxbow lakes and marshes popular for fishing, waterfowl hunting, and kayaking. Life in town is simple and unhurried, with local businesses, a friendly community park, and quirky local landmarks like Kentucky's smallest jail, making it a peaceful retreat in the western part of the state.
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