Barbourville Kentucky Map
Barbourville, Kentucky — 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 Barbourville, Knox County.
Interactive Map of Barbourville, Kentucky
| City | Barbourville |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Knox |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 36.866476 |
| Longitude | -83.888814 |
| Population | 3,146 |
| Density | 462.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Barbourville, Kentucky
Barbourville is a locality in Knox County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,146. The population density is 462.5 people per km². Barbourville is located at 36.8665°N, 83.8888°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40906.
Barbourville rests in a hollow, cradled by the rolling hills of Appalachia, where the Cumberland River begins its slow journey. It lies 30.0 miles north-north-west of Claiborne, TN (from Claiborne, TN: bearing 332°T), and is situated 7.1 miles west-north-west of Flat Lick. The landscape here is a symphony of verdant slopes, etched with the winding paths of smaller creeks that feed into the main artery. Oak and pine trees dominate the higher ground, their branches reaching towards a sky that often holds a soft, diffused light, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent. The air, especially after a spring rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and pine needles, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides. Even within the town's limits, the presence of the natural world is undeniable, a quiet persistence that shapes the rhythm of daily life. Founded in the late 18th century, Barbourville has long been a crossroads, its economy historically tied to the fertile land and the timber that cloaked the surrounding hills. The Cumberland River, though not a grand waterway, has always been a vital lifeline, facilitating trade and connection for generations. Today, the legacy of that agricultural and resource-based past still echoes, though the town has diversified. Union College, a prominent institution, adds a scholarly hum to the community, drawing students and faculty who contribute to its intellectual life. The distinctive character of Barbourville is a blend of this deep-rooted history and the forward-looking energy of its educational center, a place where the past and present converse in the quiet cadence of Appalachian life.
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About This Barbourville Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Barbourville, Kentucky 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 Barbourville and Knox County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Barbourville 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 Barbourville 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. |
