Metcalfe County Map, Kentucky
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Metcalfe County, Kentucky
Metcalfe County is down in south-central Kentucky, where the hills start to flatten out. Edmonton is the county seat and it’s about as small-town as it gets.
The county’s big on farming. You’ll see lots of corn and cattle. The county is crossed by U.S. Route 68 and the Cumberland Parkway.
Metcalfe County is also home to several beautiful natural areas. For example, it has the Marrowbone State Forest and Wildlife Management Area. Here, you can hike, hunt, and enjoy the quiet of the countryside.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Metcalfe County |
| County Seat | Edmonton |
| Population | Approximately 10,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Edmonton, Summer Shade, Wisdom, Center, Sulphur Well |
| Interstates and Highways | KY-90, KY-163, KY-80 |
| FIPS Code | 21-169 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 291 sq mi (Land: 290 sq mi; Water: 1 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Hart County (Northwest), Green County (Northeast), Adair County (East), Cumberland County (Southeast), Monroe County (South), Barren County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 36.9958° N, 85.6121° W |
| Etymology | Named after Thomas Metcalfe, the 10th Governor of Kentucky |
| Major Landmarks | Sulphur Well Historic District, Metcalfe County Courthouse, Hidden Cave Ranch |
| Website | Metcalfe County Website |
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