Eighty Eight, Kentucky

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Eighty Eight is a town located in Barren County, Kentucky.

[edit] Fun facts

On August 8, 1988, six thousand visitors descended on the town (population 300). The tourists wanted to buy postcards to be postmarked at 8:08 AM with an Eighty Eight postmark. One couple drove there to be married at 8:08 on the church's eighth step.

[edit] Name Origin

Reportedly, the town got its name because it is 8.8 miles from Glasgow in a straight line. The road distance between Glasgow and Eighty Eight is 9.07 miles according to Mapquest (see link below). Toward Glasgow is the 44 Market which is 4.4 miles from Glasgow.