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| Jefferson Memorial Forest | |
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  Location in Kentucky | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Jefferson County, Kentucky, Knobs region, United States |
| Coordinates | 38°03′51″N 85°48′23″W / 38.06420°N 85.80640°W |
| Area | 6,676 acres (27.02 km2) |
| Administration | |
| Status | Public |
| Established | October 10, 1948 |
| Governing body | Louisville Metro Government |
| Website | www |
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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Jefferson Memorial Forest – Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet". eec.ky.gov. Archived from the original on September 26, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
- ^ "Jefferson Memorial Forest". LouisvilleKY.gov. Archived from the original on October 2, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2024.