Eminence Kentucky Map

About Eminence, Kentucky

Eminence is a locality in Henry County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,724. The population density is 367.7 people per km². Eminence is located at 38.3701°N, 85.1805°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40019.

Eminence rests in a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, where fertile fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons softened by the humid embrace of Kentucky air. It lies 20.4 miles north-west of Frankfort, KY (from Frankfort, KY: bearing 305°T), and is situated 3.9 miles west-north-west of Pleasureville. The land itself seems to breathe a verdant sigh, a subtle greenness that deepens with the approach of summer storms. Small creeks, often no more than whispered trickles after dry spells, meander through pastures dotted with grazing cattle, their forms appearing as soft smudges against the vibrant grass. The light here, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a luminous quality, as if filtered through a thousand unseen leaves, casting long, languid shadows that stretch and contract with the sun's slow descent. The very character of Eminence is etched in this quiet, agrarian beauty, a testament to a life lived in close communion with the earth. The history of Eminence is woven with the threads of agricultural prosperity and the enduring spirit of its people. Founded by early settlers drawn to the rich soils of Henry County, the town's economy has long been anchored by farming, a tradition passed down through generations. This connection to the land is evident in the weathered barns that stand sentinel over expansive fields and the quiet hum of tractors that punctuates the rural stillness. Beyond agriculture, the local economy has seen its share of shifts, but a persistent sense of community remains, fostering a pace of life that allows for both diligence and contemplation. The distinctiveness of Eminence lies not in grand monuments, but in the quiet dignity of its working landscape and the shared heritage of those who call it home, a place where the past informs the present with a gentle, constant rhythm.

About This Eminence Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Eminence, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.370068, -85.18051. 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 Eminence and Henry County.

Detailed location data for Eminence includes the ZIP code (40019), telephone area code (502), county seat of Henry County (New Castle), and school district assignment (Eminence 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 Eminence is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.