Centertown Kentucky Map

About Centertown, Kentucky

Centertown is a locality in Ohio County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 371. The population density is 254.8 people per km². Centertown is located at 37.4173°N, 86.9961°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 42328.

Centertown rests in a landscape shaped by the gentle persistence of Ohio County's rolling terrain, where verdant fields stretch towards the horizon and the air carries the clean, earthy scent of cultivated soil. It lies 25.5 miles south-south-east of Owensboro, KY (from Owensboro, KY: bearing 165°T), and is situated 6.7 miles west of Beaver Dam. The land here is a study in soft contours, not dramatic peaks, but a pleasing undulation that lends a sense of quiet permanence to the surroundings. The sky, often a vast, pale blue during the day, can transform into a breathtaking canvas of bruised purples and fiery oranges as dusk settles, painting the scattered farmhouses and the distant tree lines with a rich, ephemeral glow. The character of Centertown itself is one of unassuming resilience, a place where life unfolds at a pace dictated by the seasons and the familiar routines of its inhabitants. The history of Centertown is inextricably linked to the fertile land it occupies, a place where agriculture has long been the lifeblood, with tobacco and corn yielding their bounty year after year. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich soil and the opportunity to build a life from the ground up, established a community that has weathered the changing tides of industry and economy. While farming remains a cornerstone, the echoes of a broader past can be felt in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of its older buildings and in the quiet pride of its people. It’s a place where stories are passed down through generations, often in hushed tones on front porches, or in the shared laughter at the local gathering spots, a testament to the enduring spirit of this Ohio County locality.

About This Centertown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Centertown, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.417268, -86.996106. 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 Centertown and Ohio County.

Detailed location data for Centertown includes the ZIP code (42328), telephone area code (270), county seat of Ohio County (Hartford), and school district assignment (Ohio 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 Centertown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.