Preston Hopkins Leslie of Glasgow began as KY Governor. Glasgow Normal School established, moved to Bowling Green in 1884 and because the nucleus of Western KY University. Liberty Female College opened. George J. Ellis Drugstore opened on corner of Green and Washington St, Glasgow. Fifth Barren Co Courthouse built.
Fire destroys east side of square.
First Houchens Market opens 1919 Glasgow's 1st football team organzed, 0-3 for season. Glasgow's first auto race held. 1929 T. J. Samson Hospital dedicated. Trigg National Bank closes due to economy, run on other banks. Glasgow airport dedicated 1937 Kentucky Pants Co established.