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Delve into Barbourville
Barbourville in Knox County (Kentucky) with it's 3,174 habitants is a town located in United States about 399 mi (or 642 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.
Time in Barbourville is now 01:30 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Barbourville, of which 7 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is McGhee Tyson Airport in a distance of 73 mi (or 118 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Great Smoky Mountains National Park in a distance of 115 mi (or 185 km), South-East. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Pineville, Williamsburg, Manchester, London and Harlan. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: -1°C / 31 °F
Morning Temperature | -3°C / 26 °F |
Evening Temperature | -4°C / 25 °F |
Night Temperature | -5°C / 23 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 0% |
Air Humidity | 57% |
Air Pressure | 1036 hPa |
Wind Speed | Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from South-East |
Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 98% of sky |
General Conditions | Light snow |
Tuesday, 3rd of December 2024
5°C (42 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
Wednesday, 4th of December 2024
-2°C (28 °F)
-5°C (22 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, clear sky.
Thursday, 5th of December 2024
2°C (36 °F)
-4°C (25 °F)
Scattered clouds, calm.
Hotels and Places to Stay
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Videos from this area
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Orange and Black Day in Barbourville
Saturday is officially Orange and Black Day in the city of Barbourville and throughout Knox County. The proclamation was signed this morning by Judge-Executive J.M. Hall, Mayor David Thompson...
Let's Explore: One Day In Barbourville - 2011-11-25
Passing through Barbourville Ky right as One Night in Bangkok came on the 80's channel. Somehow it just fit.
Fruit and Seeds | Connection Point Church | Barbourville, KY
Pastor Jeremiah Evans explains something in a very interesting way!!!
2011 Road Trip
First stop on the trip.....Barbourville, Kentucky. From here, I picked up I-40 over to Asheville, NC then I-26 to Columbia, SC where I called it a night.
Pack 746 - (2014-10-11) - Daniel Boone Festival Parade
Cub Scout Pack 746 - Barbourville, Kentucky Pack 746 Scouts had an awesome time participating in the 67th Daniel Boone Festival Parade. Every boy (1st though 5th grade) are invited to join...
Mason Testimony 8-3-2014
Mason shares what God is doing in his life on August 8th, 2014. Connection Point Church | Barbourville, KY.
Live-IT | Missional Madness | 3-29-2015 | Connection Point Church
Paul and Terri Danis share their heart for Live-It Ministries and the role of Connection Point Church in their community.
Pastor Jeremiah Evans - The Scripture, the Seed, & the S.O.A.P. - 8-3-2014
Listen in on this sermon to hear why the Scripture is so important to have in your life. Unfortunately, we have the easiest access to this great resource that God has provided, yet so many...
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Attractions and noteworthy things
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Barbourville, Kentucky
Barbourville is a city in Knox County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 3,589 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Knox County. Barbourville is home to Union College and the Appalachian Children's Home.
Union College (Kentucky)
Union College is a four-year private college located in Barbourville, Kentucky. The college, founded in 1879, is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Union College is a small liberal arts college in the Appalachian Mountains. Barbourville was a thriving and progressive town of 450 citizens and three brick buildings at the time of the college's establishment. Union's approximately 1200 undergraduate and graduate students represent 23 states and many countries.
Battle of Barbourville
The Battle of Barbourville was one of the early engagements of the American Civil War. It took place on September 19, 1861, in Knox County, Kentucky during the campaign known as the Kentucky Confederate Offensive. The battle is considered the first Confederate victory in the commonwealth, and threw a scare into Federal commanders, who rushed troops to central Kentucky to try to repel the invasion, which was finally stopped at the Battle of Camp Wildcat in October. Brig. Gen.
Knox County, Kentucky
Knox County is a county located near the southeastern corner of the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2010, the population was 31,883. Its county seat is Barbourville. The county is named for General Henry Knox. It is a prohibition or dry county, with the exception of the portion of the city of Corbin that lies within Knox County. The city had voted in 2006 to allow sales of alcohol by the drink in qualifying restaurants, and then approved full retail sales in 2012.
WYWY
WYWY is a radio station licensed to Barbourville, Kentucky, USA. The station is currently owned by Choice Radio Corporation.
WKKQ
WKKQ is a radio station broadcasting a hot adult contemporary format. , licensed to Barbourville, Kentucky, USA. The station is currently owned by Barbourville Community Broadcasting Co. , Inc. and includes programing from Fox News Radio, Premiere Radio Networks and Westwood One.