Bellefonte Kentucky Map

About Bellefonte, Kentucky

Bellefonte is a locality in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,419. The population density is 548.5 people per km². Bellefonte is located at 38.4926°N, 82.6902°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 41101.

Bellefonte lies cradled by the rolling hills of Greenup County, where the earth exhales a scent of damp soil and pine needles. It lies 14.2 miles west-north-west of Huntington, WV (from Huntington, WV: bearing 291°T), and is situated 3.0 miles west-north-west of Ashland. The landscape here is a study in subtle contours, a place where the land seems to sigh rather than shout its presence, with modest valleys giving way to broad, rounded ridges that catch the afternoon sun in a haze of golden light. The Ohio River, a broad, unhurried artery, flows a little distance away, its presence a constant, low hum beneath the rustle of leaves and the distant call of a crow. This is a land where the seasons paint their stories in broad strokes, from the vibrant green of summer to the stark, skeletal beauty of winter, each transition marked by the deep breath of the earth itself. The history of Bellefonte is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its people and the quiet resilience of its economy, shaped for generations by the rich veins of coal that lie beneath its soil. This was a place built on hard work, where communities sprang up around the mines, their fortunes tied to the earth's dark bounty. Though the landscape still bears the subtle scars of that industrial past, the character of Bellefonte has gracefully shifted, its focus now leaning towards the gentle hum of local commerce and the enduring bonds of family. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a cool, clean freshness, a promise of simple days unfolding, marked by the rhythm of life lived close to the land and the enduring memory of its mining heritage.

About This Bellefonte Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bellefonte, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.492581, -82.690163. 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 Bellefonte and Greenup County.

Detailed location data for Bellefonte includes the ZIP code (41101), telephone area code (859), county seat of Greenup County (Greenup), and school district assignment (Russell Independent 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 Bellefonte is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.