Georgetown Kentucky Map

About Georgetown, Kentucky

Georgetown is a locality in Scott County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of 39,117. The population density is 833.7 people per km². Georgetown is located at 38.2098°N, 84.5588°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40324.

Georgetown, Kentucky, unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills, where the earth slopes gently away from the wider Ohio River Valley, carrying the scent of damp soil and ripening corn. It lies 15.9 miles north-north-west of Lexington, KY (from Lexington, KY: bearing 344°T), and is situated 7.9 miles east-north-east of Midway. The land here, a rich tapestry of fertile bottomlands and softly rounded uplands, is crisscrossed by small creeks that murmur their way through verdant pastures and dense stands of oak and maple. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-overcast skies, spills in broad, golden swathes, illuminating the emerald hues of the fields and casting long, dancing shadows that shift with the passing hours. The air, especially in the early mornings, carries a cool, crisp promise, a subtle reminder of the region's humid summers and the bracing chill of its winters. This corner of Scott County has a history as deep and layered as the limestone bedrock beneath its surface, a place where agricultural heritage meets modern industry. Georgetown was founded in the late 18th century, its growth spurred by the fertile soil that has sustained generations of farmers, particularly in the cultivation of tobacco and, more recently, bourbon's essential grain. The economy, while still honoring its agricultural roots, has found new life and dynamism with the arrival of significant manufacturing, most notably the sprawling automotive plants that have reshaped its economic profile. Yet, even amidst this industrial presence, the echoes of its past are palpable, found in the quiet dignity of its historic downtown buildings and the enduring spirit of a community that cherishes its connections to the land and its storied beginnings.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Georgetown, Kentucky with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Scott County.

Detailed location data for Georgetown includes the ZIP code (40927), telephone area code (606, 502), county seat of Scott County (Georgetown), 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.