Bowling Green in Warren County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
The Barren River
Photographed By Chad Comer, January 11, 2011
1. The Barren River Marker
The Barren River is the Green River's largest tributary and is named for the barrens, large treeless grasslands found along its course. The first small steamboat reached Bowling Green in 1828. A series of locks and dams completed in 1838 make the river easily navigable for larger steamboats all the way to the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1828.
Location. 37° 0.078′ N, 86° 25.868′ W. Marker is in Bowling Green, Kentucky, in Warren County. Marker is at the intersection of Riverview Drive (U.S. 31W) and College Street, on the right when traveling north on Riverview Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bowling Green KY 42101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bowling Green & Warren County (a few steps from this marker); The Bridge (a few steps from this marker); The Limestone Bluffs (within shouting distance of this marker); Western Kentucky University (within shouting distance of this marker); The Civil War in Bowling Green
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Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 5, 2019
2. The Barren River Marker
Marker is located mid-photo (difficult to see).
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 5, 2019
3. The Barren River
Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2011, by Chad Comer of Gamaliel, Kentucky. This page has been viewed 596 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 12, 2011, by Chad Comer of Gamaliel, Kentucky. 2, 3. submitted on November 30, 2019, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
