Jefferson Memorial Forest
The Jefferson Memorial Forest is a forest located in southwest Louisville, Kentucky, in the Knobs region of Kentucky. At 6,500 acres (26 km2), it is the largest municipal urban forest in the United States.
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The Jefferson Memorial Forest is the largest municipal urban forest in the United States. | |
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Location in Kentucky | |
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| Location | Jefferson County, Kentucky, Knobs region, United States |
| Coordinates | 38.06420°N 85.80640°W |
| Area | 6,500 acres (26 km2) |
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| Status | Public |
| Established | 1956 |
| Governing body | Government of Louisville, Kentucky |
| Website | www |
The forest was established as a tribute to Kentucky's veterans, and was designated as a National Audubon Society wildlife refuge.
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