Muhlenberg County, Administrative division in western Kentucky, United States.
Muhlenberg County spans across western Kentucky with farmlands, forests, and residential areas connected by a network of local roads and highways.
The county was formed in December 1798 and received its name from General Peter Muhlenberg, who served during the American Revolutionary War.
Local festivals and county fairs throughout the year bring together residents to celebrate Kentucky traditions with music, food, and agricultural exhibitions.
The county seat of Greenville centralizes government services, educational facilities, and medical care facilities for the 31,000 residents in the region.
Coal mining operations shaped the economic landscape of Muhlenberg County throughout the 20th century, influencing local development and employment patterns.
Location: Kentucky
Inception: December 14, 1798
Capital city: Greenville
Shares border with: Logan County, Todd County, McLean County, Ohio County, Butler County, Christian County, Hopkins County
Website: https://muhlenbergcounty.ky.gov/Pages
GPS coordinates: 37.21000,-87.15000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:52
Annis Mound and Village Site
36.3 km
Salem Baptist Church
34.8 km
Livermore Bridge
30.6 km
Confederate-Union Veterans' Monument in Morgantown
41.4 km
Old Muhlenberg County Jail
2.7 km
Muhlenberg County Courthouse
2.7 km
North Main Street Historic District (Greenville, Kentucky)
2.7 km
Brizendine Brothers Nature Park
2.5 km
Robert Thomas House
10 km
South Cherry Street Historic District (Greenville, Kentucky)
2.9 km
Madisonville Commercial Historic District
33.6 km
George Short House
2.7 km
Zion Brick Missionary Church
43.4 km
Greenville City Hall
2.7 km
Martin House
2.4 km
Old Town Historic District
34.5 km
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Superintendent's House and Workmen's Office
46 km
Samuel E. Hill House
35.1 km
Hanson Historic District
37.3 km
Pendleton House
34.8 km
Greenville Commercial Historic District (Greenville, Kentucky)
2.7 km
Beckley Jackson House
42.6 km
John Carson House
41.3 km
Downtown Hartford Historic District
34.3 km
W.W. Kington House
28.8 km
Griffith-Franklin House
37.7 km
Cranor School
39.7 km
Finney Hotel
45.9 kmReviews
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