The Diverse Communities of Monroe County, Kentucky
"Agri-Tourism"
Vernon Community
1205 Radure Road Hestand, KY 42151
Located off Hwy. 216 - Vernon Road along the west bank of the Cumberland River in the southeast corner of the county, the Plain People of The Vernon Community live a lifestyle of simplicity and connection to the land.
Dr. Reuben Schwartz has retired, but there is a new doctor who takes patients in his Iridology and Herb Clinic which is only open certain days of the week. You can write to the address above for more information or for an appointment, as there are no telephones in the community.
On Google Maps: www.google.com/maps/search/1205+Radure+Rd.+Tompkinsville,++KY+/@36.6413298,-85.5125973,4203m/data=!3m1!1e3?hl=en
March through May you can stop by and pick out your garden sets. They start everything themselves and sell to the public. During harvest they have their fruits and vegetables for sale in their general store along with fresh milk, butter, baked goods and soap. During the fall season the community harvests their cane and gets into sorghum production. Folks from all over come to observe and buy their product.
Mountain Air Herbs on Radure Rd. - 270-487-1334 may be able to give more information on Vernon Community.
Mount Hermon Mennonite Community
Located off Hwy. 63 NW of Tompkinsville on Mount Hermon Road Spring garden sets, shrubs & trees.
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Monroe
County
Farmers
Market
Located behind Wal-Mart on Edmonton Road
GPS Location: N36-43.454 W85-40.986
For more information call the Monroe County Cooperative Extension Service at 270-487-5504
Monroe
County
Farmers
Market
Located behind Wal-Mart on Edmonton Road
GPS Location: N36-43.454 W85-40.986
For more information call the Monroe County Cooperative Extension Service at 270-487-5504
