List of National Natural Landmarks in Kentucky
From List of National Natural Landmarks, these are the National Natural Landmarks in Kentucky. There are 7 in total, 1 is shared with Indiana.
Name | Image | Date | Location | County | Description | |
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1 | Creelsboro Natural Bridge | 1987 | Russell | An outstanding illustration of subterranean stream diversion. | ||
2 | Henderson Sloughs | 1974 | Henderson, Union | One of the largest wetlands remaining in Kentucky | ||
3 | Lilley Cornett Woods | 1971 | Letcher | Virgin tract of mixed mesophytic forest. | ||
4 | Red River Gorge | 1975 | Menifee, Powell, Wolfe | Contains examples of many geological formations, including 41 natural bridges. | ||
5 | Rock Creek Research Natural Area | 1975 | Laurel | One of the few virgin hemlock hardwood forests remaining in Kentucky. | ||
6 | Big Bone Lick | 2009 | Boone | Combination of salt springs and associated Late Pleistocene bone beds. | ||
7 | Ohio Coral Reef | 1966 | Jefferson | A classic example of a Silurian and Devonian coral community. Extends into Indiana. | ||