Center is an unincorporated community located in Metcalfe County, Kentucky, United States. The community is part of the Glasgow Micropolitan Statistical AreaCenter is home to North Metcalfe Elementary, part of the Metcalfe County School District.Center, also known in the past as Frederick or Lafayette, got its name from its location, equidistant from four county seats.Center was the home of the first Butler Funeral Home, established in the early 20th century.