Austin, Kentucky
Austin | |
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  Austin Location within the state of Kentucky  Austin Austin (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 36°49′31″N 86°1′9″W / 36.82528°N 86.01917°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Barren |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Population (2019) | |
• Total | ~1,101 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| ZIP codes | 42123 |
| GNIS feature ID | 486146[1] |
Austin is an unincorporated community located in south-central Kentucky. Austin is located in Barren County, Kentucky, near Barren River Lake. Austin is said to have been named for "Rev. Austin" and Austin, Texas.[2] The Austin post office opened in 1887.[3] There used to be a general store in central Austin, but it was torn down as of late 2022.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Austin, Kentucky
- ^ "Barren County Names Traced". The Glasgow Daily Times. November 14, 1965. p. 53. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ^ "Area post offices trace long service". The Glasgow Daily Times. March 14, 1991. p. 15. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
Municipalities and communities of Barren County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |