Glissonville
A community guide to Glissonville in Kentucky, the United States.
- Population
- Population data unavailable
- Region
- Kentucky
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 36.9978, -88.8147
History
The history of Glissonville is bound up with the broader story of Kentucky. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across the United States, Glissonville has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Economy and services
The economy of Glissonville reflects small-scale local commerce, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Kentucky. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Kentucky and the United States. Businesses based in Glissonville draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.
Climate
The climate at Glissonville is milder year-round, with moderate seasonality, reflecting its location at latitude 37.00 within the United States. Local microclimate effects depend on elevation, proximity to water, and surrounding terrain — all of which contribute to the day-to-day weather residents of Glissonville experience. Visitors planning a trip to Glissonville should check current forecasts as conditions can vary considerably from the regional norm.
Geography and location
Glissonville sits at approximate coordinates 36.9978 latitude and -88.8147 longitude within Kentucky. The terrain and natural features around Glissonville reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Kentucky road network providing the principal routes in and out.