Kent Indiana Map
Kent, Indiana — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Kent, Jefferson County.
Interactive Map of Kent, Indiana
| City | Kent |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Jefferson |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) |
| Latitude | 38.737836 |
| Longitude | -85.539961 |
| Density | 119.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Kent, Indiana
Kent is a locality in Jefferson County, Indiana, United States. The population density is 119.5 people per km². Kent is located at 38.7378°N, 85.5400°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47138.
Kent lies cradled by rolling hills, a landscape softened by the passage of seasons. It lies 19.2 miles south-south-east of Jennings, IN (from Jennings, IN: bearing 156°T), and is situated 8.6 miles west of Madison. The land here, a rich loam, slopes gently towards the meandering courses of small creeks, their banks fringed with sycamore and oak. Fields, stitched together by weathered fence lines, spread out in patchwork quilts of green and gold, their contours hinting at the underlying geology of limestone and shale. The air itself carries a particular stillness, a quiet breathing that seems to emanate from the very soil, especially in the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent, casting long, diffused shadows across the cultivated ground. Even the wind, when it stirs, feels like a whisper from the past, rustling through the leaves with a sound that is both familiar and ancient. This quiet corner of Jefferson County has long been a place of modest endeavor, its history intertwined with the agricultural rhythms of the Ohio River Valley. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil, established farms that became the bedrock of the local economy, a tradition that, though evolved, still holds sway. While larger industries have largely bypassed Kent, its character remains defined by its agricultural roots and the enduring spirit of those who have made their lives here. The nearby Ohio River, a powerful artery of commerce and connection, has always been a silent partner to the land, its distant hum a constant reminder of a larger world, yet never quite intruding upon the peaceful cadence of life within Kent itself.
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About This Kent Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Kent, Indiana with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Kent and Jefferson County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Kent is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Kent is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
