Monroe County Map, Kentucky
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Monroe County, Kentucky
Monroe County is down on the Tennessee border, where the hills roll like waves. Tompkinsville is the county seat in the center.
Agriculture takes center stage. For example, Tompkinsville is home to the annual Watermelon Festival. It turns out they take their fruit seriously.
And don’t miss the Monroe County Fair. It’s got everything from tractor pulls to fun runs. Just don’t challenge a local to a watermelon seed-spitting contest. They’ve been practicing all year.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Monroe County |
| County Seat | Tompkinsville |
| Population | Approximately 11,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Tompkinsville, Fountain Run, Gamaliel, Mount Hermon |
| Interstates and Highways | KY-100, KY-63, KY-678 |
| FIPS Code | 21-171 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 332 sq mi (Land: 329 sq mi; Water: 3 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Barren County (Northwest), Metcalfe County (Northeast), Cumberland County (East), Clay County, Tennessee (Southeast), Macon County, Tennessee (Southwest), Allen County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 36.7019° N, 85.6914° W |
| Etymology | Named after James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States |
| Major Landmarks | Old Mulkey Meetinghouse State Historic Site, Monroe County Courthouse, Dale Hollow Lake |
| Website | Monroe County Website |
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