Georgetown Kentucky Map

About Georgetown, Kentucky

Georgetown is a locality in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States. Georgetown is located at 36.8893°N, 83.0552°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40324.

Georgetown, Kentucky, exhales a quiet dignity from its place in the rolling bluegrass landscape. It lies 30.9 miles north-west of Marshall, TN (from Marshall, TN: bearing 315°T), and is situated 7.2 miles south-south-west of Cumberland. The land here is a study in soft contours, a generous spread of fertile earth punctuated by stands of mature oak and maple that cast long, benevolent shadows across pastures dotted with grazing horses. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a faint, sweet scent of clover and damp soil, a tangible presence that clings to the senses. Roads, like gentle veins, trace their way through the countryside, leading to a core where brick buildings, some bearing the mellowed patina of a century or more, stand as quiet sentinels to a life lived at a deliberate pace. The history of Georgetown is inextricably linked to the rich agricultural bounty of the region, a legacy that continues to shape its character and economy. For generations, the fertile soil has supported thriving farms, particularly renowned for its horse breeding industry, a cornerstone of local pride and commerce. This enduring connection to the land, a subtle but persistent thread, can be felt in the meticulously maintained estates and the respectful way the community engages with its pastoral heritage. While the hum of agricultural activity forms the dominant economic melody, Georgetown also draws visitors to its historical sites and the vibrant, locally owned businesses that line its charming streets, each contributing to the enduring narrative of this Kentucky gem.

About This Georgetown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Georgetown, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.889257, -83.055167. 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 Georgetown and Harlan County.

Detailed location data for Georgetown includes the ZIP code (40927), telephone area code (606, 502), county seat of Harlan County (Harlan), and school district assignment (Scott 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 Georgetown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.