Jefferson Memorial Forest
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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]
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Location | Jefferson County, Kentucky, Knobs region, United States |
Coordinates | 38.06420°N 85.80640°W / 38.06420; -85.80640 |
Area | 6,676 acres (27.02 km2) |
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Status | Public |
Established | October 10, 1948; 75 years ago (1948-10-10) |
Governing body | Louisville Metro Government |
Website | www |
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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.