McCracken district, Kentucky, United States

Places to visit near Ledbetter

Ledbetter is a town in McCracken district, Kentucky, United States, home to about 1,683 people. Within 50 km by road there are 104 places to visit — 47 churches, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 forts & heritage and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Fort Anderson (15 km), Christ Temple (16 km) and Lloyd Tilghman Memorial (16 km).

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Ledbetter, Kentucky
Ledbetter, McCracken district, Kentucky, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ledbetter at a glance

Location
McCracken district, Kentucky, United States
Population
about 1,683
Coordinates
37.0476° N, 88.4770° W
Places within 50 km
104 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Ledbetter

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Churches near Ledbetter

65 churches within 100 km of Ledbetter. The closest is Chestnut Hill Church (1 km); the best-known is Christ Temple (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ledbetter

62 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ledbetter. The closest is Cemetery Hill (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Ledbetter

39 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ledbetter. The closest is Kincaid Mounds (5 km); the best-known is Fort Anderson (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ledbetter

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ledbetter. The closest is Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge (20 km); the best-known is Sielbeck Forest State Natural Area (40 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ledbetter

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ledbetter. The closest is Hohman Lake (16 km); the best-known is Kentucky Dam (23 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Ledbetter

14 caves within 100 km of Ledbetter. The closest is Brasher Cave (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ledbetter

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 81 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ledbetter
  2. 23 km Kentucky Dam · dam, Marshall
  3. 38 km Fort Anderson · fort, McCracken
  4. 2 km Christ Temple · church, McCracken
  5. 1 km Lloyd Tilghman Memorial · monument, McCracken
  6. 16 km Chestnut Hill Church · hill, Livingston
  7. 1 km Back to Ledbetter

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How to reach Ledbetter

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ledbetter by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4765Chestnut Hill Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2262Cemetery Hill (15 km)
    Forts & heritage1439Kincaid Mounds (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens422Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs421Hohman Lake (16 km)
    Caves314Brasher Cave (27 km)
    Beaches & coast612Willow Bay (35 km)
    Waterfalls012Avery Hollow South Falls (51 km)
    Museums311River Heritage Museum (14 km)
    Parks02Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site (69 km)
    Other attractions11Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park (22 km)

    Ledbetter: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ledbetter?

    Fort Anderson (fort, about 15 km), Christ Temple (church, about 16 km), Lloyd Tilghman Memorial (monument, about 16 km), Chestnut Hill Church (hill, about 1 km), Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park (dam, about 22 km), Kentucky Dam (dam, about 23 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ledbetter?

    104 places on Spotwander: 47 churches, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 forts & heritage, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Ledbetter?

    Chestnut Hill Church, about 1 km by road; Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ledbetter?

    Cemetery Hill, about 15 km by road; Bald Knob (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ledbetter?

    Kincaid Mounds, about 5 km by road; Ledbetter Bridge (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ledbetter?

    Start in Ledbetter, visit Kentucky Dam, then Fort Anderson, then Christ Temple, then Lloyd Tilghman Memorial, then Chestnut Hill Church, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ledbetter?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Ledbetter

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ledbetter’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ledbetter on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.