Menifee County, Administrative county in eastern Kentucky, United States.
Menifee County extends across 206 square miles of land in the foothills of the Cumberland Plateau, containing forests and mountainous terrain within Daniel Boone National Forest.
The county emerged on March 10, 1869, through the combination of territories from Bath, Montgomery, Morgan, Powell, and Wolfe counties, with Frenchburg as its capital.
The Menifee Community Theatre Group organizes theatrical productions and festivals that showcase local stories and regional traditions throughout the calendar year.
The county provides governmental services from its administrative center in Frenchburg, offering support to a population of approximately 6,113 residents across rural communities.
During the severe weather event of March 2, 2012, an EF3 tornado struck Menifee County, causing structural damage and marking a significant moment in local history.
Location: Kentucky
Inception: March 10, 1869
Capital city: Frenchburg
Shares border with: Rowan County, Morgan County, Wolfe County, Powell County, Montgomery County, Bath County
Website: http://menifeecounty.ky.gov
GPS coordinates: 37.95000,-83.60000
Latest update: April 11, 2025 22:46
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Jayne Stadium
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Pilot Knob State Nature Preserve
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Furnace Mountain
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Kentucky Reptile Zoo
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Kentucky Folk Art Center
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Rowan County Courthouse
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Church of the Ascension
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William L. Hurst Law Office
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Raccoon John Smith House
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Thomas Deye Owings House
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Judge John E. Cooper House
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J.J. Nesbitt House
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Brushy Voting House No. 6
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Morgan County Courthouse
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Natural Bridge State Resort Park
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Sheltowee Falls Splash Pad
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