Ekron Kentucky Map

About Ekron, Kentucky

Ekron is a locality in Meade County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 130. The population density is 199.2 people per km². Ekron is located at 37.9292°N, 86.1794°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40117.

Ekron rests in a landscape shaped by gentle rolling hills and the patient work of agriculture. It lies 23.9 miles north-west of Elizabethtown, KY (from Elizabethtown, KY: bearing 313°T), and is situated 4.8 miles south of Brandenburg. The air here, particularly in the quiet hours of late afternoon, carries the faint, sweet scent of turned earth and ripening corn, a fragrance that seems to cling to the weathered barns and the broad, open fields. The land itself is a study in soft contours, where the sky seems to stretch wider than usual, especially as the sun begins its descent, casting long, golden shadows that stretch across the pastures and along the quiet country roads. This is a place where the horizon feels both distant and intimately familiar, a constant companion to the rhythm of the seasons. The history of Ekron is deeply intertwined with the fertile soil of Meade County and the enduring spirit of its people. For generations, farming has been the lifeblood, with corn, soybeans, and livestock forming the backbone of the local economy, a legacy passed down through families whose roots run deep in this soil. While no grand monuments mark its past, the quiet determination evident in the well-maintained farms and the unhurried pace of daily life speaks volumes of its enduring character. The nearby waters of the Ohio River, though not directly bordering Ekron, have always been a distant hum in the background, a reminder of broader currents and connections that have shaped the region's development and its people's resilience.

About This Ekron Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ekron, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.929235, -86.179414. 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 Ekron and Meade County.

Detailed location data for Ekron includes the ZIP code (40117), telephone area code (502), county seat of Meade County (Brandenburg), and school district assignment (Meade 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 Ekron is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.