Falmouth Kentucky Map

About Falmouth, Kentucky

Falmouth is a locality in Pendleton County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,449. The population density is 731.7 people per km². Falmouth is located at 38.6767°N, 84.3302°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 41040.

Falmouth lies low in the bends of the Licking River, its houses clustered against the encroaching green of Kentucky's rolling hills. It lies 21.7 miles south-south-east of Independence, KY (from Independence, KY: bearing 148°T), and is situated 6.3 miles north-east of Morgan. The land here does not rise in dramatic peaks but rather breathes in soft swells, fields of corn and tobacco following the contours of the earth like ripples on water. Old oaks, their bark a rough tapestry of grey and moss, stand sentinel along the lanes, their branches reaching out as if to embrace the quietude. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the scent of damp earth and ripening grain, a humid sweetness that clings to the senses. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, is a diffused gold, softening the edges of the world and lending a gentle glow to the weathered clapboard of the homes. The history of Falmouth is bound to the river that gives it life and, at times, its challenges. Founded in the late 18th century, it was a natural stopping point for those traveling westward, a place where goods could be loaded and unloaded. The economy, once sustained by river trade and agriculture, now finds its footing in a blend of farming and small-scale industry, the quiet hum of machinery a counterpoint to the rustle of leaves. The old courthouse, a solid brick structure, stands as a silent witness to generations of local governance and community gatherings, its clock tower a familiar marker against the sky. In the heart of Falmouth, life moves at a deliberate pace, a rhythm dictated by the seasons and the enduring presence of the waterway, a constant reminder of both its bounty and its power.

About This Falmouth Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Falmouth, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.676737, -84.330214. 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 Falmouth and Pendleton County.

Detailed location data for Falmouth includes the ZIP code (41040), telephone area code (859), county seat of Pendleton County (Falmouth), and school district assignment (Pendleton 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 Falmouth is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.