Tompkinsville, Kentucky
Population: 2,660
Located in Monroe County
Tompkinsville is a city in Monroe County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 2,660 at the 2000 census. The town was named after Vice President Daniel D. Tompkins who served under President James Monroe, for whom the county was named after. Tompkinsville, the seat of Monroe county, is located near the center of the county on KY 63, KY 100, and KY 163. It was settled around the beginning of the nineteenth century and was originally known as Watsons Store, for the store opened by J.C. Watson in 1809. The town was renamed Tompkinsville to honor Daniel D. Tompkins and was made the seat of the Monroe county soon after it was formed in 1819. The Tompkinsville post office opened in 1819. Welcome to Monroe County! Located in beautiful South Central Kentucky, we invite you to explore our natural beauty of the Upper Cumberland hills, the Cumberland River, the headwaters of the Barren River, great recreational opportunities, as well as the hospitality of a slower paced lifestyle of rural Kentucky. Turn off the main road into a small town environment with a rich heritage that offers many opportunities for the vacationer. Take any road... you won't be disappointed.
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