Jefferson Memorial Forest
| Jefferson Memorial Forest | |
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| Map | |
| 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.
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.
In 1975, the forest was designated a National Audubon Society Wildlife Refuge.