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Monroe County
Getting off the beaten path has never been more fun!
The largest tourist attractions in Monroe County are not large at all. However, what they lack in size, they more than make up for in character! This rolling, rural community is steeped in religious and KY pioneer era history! Bring your family for a visit and find yourselves immersed in that history whether visiting an old church, riding a ferry, or shooting marbles!
Experience the Peace and Serenity
Old Mulkey Meetinghouse State Historic Site
Built in 1804, this cruciform shaped log meetinghouse was the site of the most famous trials in Monroe County history… the heresy trials of John Mulkey by Mill Creek Baptist Church. The impact of these trials split the church and led the congregation to play a leading role in what we now know as South-Central Kentucky’s “restoration movement”. Now a KY State Park, this site offers various self-lead activities including the park specific quest, “The View from the Pulpit”.
Enjoy a Peaceful Ride
Cumberland River Ferry
The first ferry in what would become Monroe County was placed on the Cumberland River, sometime prior to 1808 and there’s been one there ever since! Under the watchful eye of her crew, the Cumberland River Ferry transports vehicles across the river 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week! Take as many trips as you like…its free!
Join Us for a Game
Marble Club Super Dome
Monroe County is the Marble Capital of the Commonwealth; not the mineral marble but the game of marbles! Like our ancestors, we still play with marbles made from flint. Our game of choice is Rolley-Hole! There are numerous marble yards scattered throughout the county but the only one totally enclosed is the Marble Club Super Dome in Tompkinsville. Drop by…maybe you’ll catch a game!
A One-of-a-Kind Main Street Store
The Wooden Casket
Quite possibly this is the only casket store on any Main Street in the USA! Visitors are welcome to come in and see the offerings, many of which qualify for “eco-friendly” burials.
Once Freedom Came
Freetown Church (a.k.a Mt. Vernon A.M.E. Church)
Built in 1846 by “the freed slaves of William Howard” this church “reflects the family heritage of our great ancestors who struggled and suffered to make a dream of tranquility and freedom become a reality for all our oppressed people.” Now listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Kentucky Historical Society’s Historical Highway Marker Program, this little church with its adjacent cemetery whispers the stories of its congregation.
Enjoy Our Wide-Open Spaces
Parks in Monroe County
In addition to Old Mulkey Meetinghouse State Historic Site, Monroe County is home to the Tompkinsville Veteran’s Memorial Park and the Fountain Run and Gamaliel City Parks. Tompkinsville Veteran’s Memorial Park offers the county’s only camping facilities. The Gamaliel City Park boasts a fabulous disc golf course!
Eating Good in Our Neighborhood
Monroe County Cuisine
Monroe County BBQ isn’t a restaurant, it’s a style! The vinegar-based sauce, thickness of the shoulder steak and the sides may vary from one corner of the county to another, but the style is undeniable! Stay with us a few days and try them all! If BBQ isn’t your thing, we’re the only place in the world you can get a Dovie Burger! Before ordering you’ll need to decide if you want yours “squeezed or not squeezed”!
Visiting beautiful Monroe County KY while traveling the Kentucky Faith Trail will be an experience you and your family will never forget! The community’s rolling hills and hollers, combined with its “no line” attractions will help your entire family to unplug from electronics and reconnect with history, Mother Nature and one another! For additional information visit: https://www.visitmonroecountyky.com
