| Barrier | |
| Settlement Type: | Unincorporated community |
| Pushpin Map: | USA Kentucky |
| Pushpin Label Position: | left |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location within the state of Kentucky |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | United States |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Kentucky |
| Subdivision Type2: | County |
| Subdivision Name2: | Wayne |
| Unit Pref: | Imperial |
| Population As Of: | 2000 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Timezone: | Eastern (EST) |
| Utc Offset: | -5 |
| Timezone Dst: | EDT |
| Utc Offset Dst: | -4 |
| Elevation Ft: | 958 |
| Coordinates: | 36.7689°N -84.7672°W |
| Postal Code Type: | ZIP codes |
| Blank Name: | FIPS code |
| Blank1 Name: | GNIS feature ID |
| Blank1 Info: | 486443 |
Barrier is an unincorporated community in Wayne County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The community is located on Kentucky Route 92.[1]
A post office was established at Barrier in 1902, and remained in operation until 1974.[2] The community derives its name from Rev. Richard Barrier, an early settler.[3]