Artemus Kentucky Map

About Artemus, Kentucky

Artemus is a locality in Knox County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 426. The population density is 167.9 people per km². Artemus is located at 36.8334°N, 83.8416°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40903.

Artemus lies cradled in the undulating folds of Knox County, where the Appalachian foothills begin their slow, deliberate ascent. It lies 26.8 miles north-north-west of Claiborne, TN (from Claiborne, TN: bearing 335°T), and is situated 3.5 miles south-east of Barbourville. The landscape here is a study in green, a dense tapestry of oak, hickory, and pine that clothes the steep slopes, broken only by the occasional clearing where fields of corn and hay stretch towards the horizon. Creeks, mere silver threads in the broader valleys, murmur secrets of the rain and snowmelt that feed them, their banks often lined with a wild profusion of ferns and the sturdy, resilient growth of mountain laurel. Even on a clear day, a certain softness seems to imbue the air, a gentle haze that softens the sharp edges of the distant ridges and lends a quiet dignity to the scattered farmhouses that dot the terrain. The sky above Artemus, particularly in the late afternoon, can take on a bruised, purple hue, as if the day itself is sighing before surrendering to the encroaching twilight. The history of Artemus is as deeply rooted as the ancient trees that surround it, tied inextricably to the coal that once pulsed beneath the earth. Though the mines have largely fallen silent, their legacy lingers in the weathered faces of older residents and the quiet resilience that seems to define the character of this place. The local economy now leans more towards agriculture and the modest enterprises that serve the surrounding farms, a gentle shift from the industrial clang of generations past. A distinctive feature of Artemus is the pervasive sense of community, a quiet understanding born of shared experiences and the enduring spirit of the Cumberland region. It is a place where traditions, though perhaps not loudly proclaimed, are observed with a steadfastness that speaks to a deep connection to the land and to each other, a quiet continuity against the sweep of time.

About This Artemus Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Artemus, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.83342, -83.84159. 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 Artemus and Knox County.

Detailed location data for Artemus includes the ZIP code (40906), telephone area code (606), county seat of Knox County (Barbourville), and school district assignment (Knox County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Artemus is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.