Metcalfe County, Administrative county in Kentucky, United States
Metcalfe County is an administrative county in Kentucky with Edmonton as its only incorporated city. The landscape consists of grassland, forests, and small rural settlements spread across the terrain.
The county was established in 1860 and named after Thomas Metcalfe, who served as Governor of Kentucky from 1828 to 1832. Its formation occurred during a period of significant regional transformation.
The Kentucky Headhunters, a country music and southern rock band, emerged from this county, adding to its musical contributions to American culture.
Visitors will find administrative services and local information centers in Edmonton for regional guidance. The area is sparsely populated and requires a car to explore different parts effectively.
The county maintained strong Unionist sentiments during the Civil War, positioning itself at the northwestern edge of the Unionist bloc in Kentucky's eastern Pennyroyal region.
Location: Kentucky
Inception: February 1, 1860
Capital city: Edmonton
Shares border with: Hart County, Green County, Adair County, Cumberland County, Monroe County, Barren County
Website: http://metcalfecounty.com
GPS coordinates: 36.99000,-85.63000
Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:52
Downtown Greensburg Historic District
32.2 km
Confederate Monument in Glasgow
25.1 km
Battle of Tebb's Bend Monument
36.7 km
Ralphies Fun Center
25.8 km
Metcalfe County Jail
2 km
Federal House
32 km
Sulphur Well Historic District
12.3 km
Mt. Gilead Baptist Church
29.8 km
Adair County Courthouse
31.4 km
Dr. Nathan Gaither House
31.3 km
Greensburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church
32.4 km
Marrowbone Historic District
21.3 km
Bell House
10.2 km
Daniel Trabue House
31.5 kmStockton-Ray House
2.2 km
James Baker House
26.8 km
Metcalfe County Kentucky Courthouse
2 km
Anderson House
31.4 km
Columbia Commercial Historic District
31.4 km
Green County Court Clerk's Office
32.2 km
John Field House
31.3 km
Coe House
31.8 km
Bybee House
24.9 km
Zion Meetinghouse and School
33.4 km
Cave City Commercial District
33.5 km
Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum
33.1 kmKeltner House
31.9 km
Plaza Theatre
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