Centertown Kentucky Map
Centertown, 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 Centertown, Ohio County.
Interactive Map of Centertown, Kentucky
| City | Centertown |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Ohio |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 37.417268 |
| Longitude | -86.996106 |
| Population | 371 |
| Density | 254.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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About This Centertown Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Centertown, 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 Centertown and Ohio County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Centertown 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 Centertown 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. |
