Corydon Kentucky Map

About Corydon, Kentucky

Corydon is a locality in Henderson County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 741. The population density is 485.8 people per km². Corydon is located at 37.7434°N, 87.7039°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 42406.

Corydon rests in the heart of Henderson County, a place where the land itself seems to sigh with contentment. It lies 8.9 miles south-west of Henderson, KY (from Henderson, KY: bearing 224°T), and is situated 9.7 miles east-north-east of Breckinridge Center. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, cradle the small community, their slopes often painted with the vibrant greens of summer pastures or the muted golds of autumn cornfields. The air here carries a faint, sweet scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, especially in the hushed hours of late afternoon when the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, benevolent shadows across the fields. A quiet dignity pervades the landscape, a sense of enduring peace that settles deep into the bones of anyone who takes the time to truly observe. The story of Corydon is one of quiet perseverance and agricultural roots, a narrative deeply intertwined with the fertile soil of this corner of Kentucky. For generations, the land has yielded its bounty, supporting families through the cyclical rhythms of planting and harvest, a legacy that continues to shape the local economy. While large-scale industry remains distant, the hum of tractors on country roads and the steady work at local businesses speak to a self-reliance that has long defined Corydon. The town itself, a collection of weathered brick buildings and welcoming porches, holds the echoes of its past, a testament to the enduring spirit of its people who have weathered droughts and celebrated abundant years with equal grace.

About This Corydon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Corydon, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.743376, -87.703906. 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 Corydon and Henderson County.

Detailed location data for Corydon includes the ZIP code (42406), telephone area code (270), county seat of Henderson County (Henderson), and school district assignment (Henderson 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 Corydon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.