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Delve into Forkton in United States
Forkton in the region of Kentucky is a city in United States - some 496 mi or ( 799 km ) West of Washington , the country's capital .
Current time in Forkton is now 04:52 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " America/Chicago " with a UTC offset of -5 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Beaumont, Bowling Green, Bugtussle, Cyclone, and Emberton. While being here, make sure to check out Beaumont . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Forkton ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Monroe County, Kentucky
Monroe County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population was 11,756. Its county seat is Tompkinsville. The county is named for President James Monroe. It is a prohibition or dry county.
Located at 36.71 -85.72 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
WKWY
WKWY is a radio station broadcasting a Country music format. Licensed to Tompkinsville, Kentucky, USA. As of January 2009, operation of the station is being managed by Paul Burrow, Executor of the estate of Elizabeth Bernice Whittimore, who died September 30, 2007. http://www. glasgowdailytimes. com/obituaries/local_story_274133832. html
Located at 36.72 -85.68 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Tompkinsville, Kentucky
Tompkinsville is a city in and the county seat of Monroe County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 2,660 at the 2000 census. The city was named after Vice President Daniel D. Tompkins who served under President James Monroe, for whom the county was named after. Site of Confederate Gen. John Hunt Morgan's first raid of his famous First Kentucky Raid. July 9, 1862, Morgan's Raiders, coming from Tennessee on their first raid into Kentucky, attacked Major Thomas J.
Located at 36.70 -85.69 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Old Mulkey Meetinghouse State Historic Site
Old Mulkey Meetinghouse State Historic Site is a 20-acre park in Monroe County, Kentucky. It features the Old Mulkey Meetinghouse, a Baptist church built around the turn of the 19th century, and its adjacent cemetery. The site became part of the park system in 1931. The oldest log meetinghouse in Kentucky, it was built in 1804 during a period of religious revival. Many Revolutionary War soldiers and pioneers, including Daniel Boone's sister, Hannah, are buried there.
Located at 36.68 -85.71 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
WTKY-FM
WTKY-FM is a radio station broadcasting a Country format. Licensed to Tompkinsville, Kentucky, USA, the station serves the Bowling Green area. The station is currently owned by Whittimore Enterprises, Inc..
Located at 36.82 -85.66 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
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