Jefferson Memorial Forest

Jefferson Memorial Forest
Map
Map showing the location of Jefferson Memorial Forest
Map showing the location of Jefferson Memorial Forest
Location in Kentucky
Geography
LocationJefferson County, Kentucky, Knobs region, United States
Coordinates38°03′51″N 85°48′23″W / 38.06420°N 85.80640°W / 38.06420; -85.80640
Area6,676 acres (27.02 km2)
Administration
StatusPublic
EstablishedOctober 10, 1948; 76 years ago (1948-10-10)
Governing bodyLouisville Metro Government
Websitewww.wildernesslouisville.org

The Jefferson Memorial Forest is a forest located in southwest Louisville, Kentucky, in the Knobs region of Kentucky. At 6,676 acres (27.02 km2), it is one of the largest municipal urban forests in the United States.[1][2]

The forest was established as a tribute to area war dead but ultimately this was extended to all U.S. veterans. It is operated as a city park by Louisville Metro Government.[3]

In 1975, the forest was designated a National Audubon Society Wildlife Refuge.

  1. ^ "New Property Connects Sections of Jefferson Memorial Forest". LouisvilleKy.gov. November 17, 2009. Archived from the original on June 30, 2014. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  2. ^ "Jefferson Memorial Forest – Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet". eec.ky.gov. Archived from the original on September 26, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  3. ^ "Jefferson Memorial Forest". LouisvilleKY.gov. Archived from the original on October 2, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2024.