Germantown Kentucky Map

About Germantown, Kentucky

Germantown is a locality in Bracken County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 232. The population density is 204.9 people per km². Germantown is located at 38.6548°N, 83.9646°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 41044.

Germantown lies a quiet sentinel in the rolling hills of Bracken County, a place where the land itself seems to sigh with a deep, green contentment. It lies 35.0 miles south-south-east of Union Township, OH (from Union Township, OH: bearing 153°T), and is situated 9.0 miles south-west of Ripley. The terrain here is a study in gentle slopes and broad valleys, the kind of country that invites a slow amble rather than a hurried stride. Creeks, no more than whispers of water for much of the year, snake through the fields, their banks fringed with sycamores and oaks whose leaves rustle with secrets. The air often carries the scent of damp earth and ripening corn, a fragrance that settles into the lungs like a comforting memory. Even the sunlight seems to linger here, casting long, golden shadows across the pastures as the day draws to a close, painting the sky in hues of apricot and lavender. This corner of Kentucky carries the weight of its agricultural past, a heritage evident in the weathered barns and the enduring fields of tobacco and soybeans that still define the local economy. Germantown, like many places in this region, has seen its share of boom and bust, but a resilient spirit persists, rooted in the land and the close-knit relationships of its residents. The echoes of earlier generations, who carved their lives out of this soil, can still be felt in the sturdy construction of the few remaining historical buildings and the quiet dignity of the old cemetery. While grand landmarks are few, the simple beauty of the landscape, the steadfast nature of its people, and the slow, unfolding rhythm of life are the true distinctions of Germantown.

About This Germantown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Germantown, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.654795, -83.964649. 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 Germantown and Bracken County.

Detailed location data for Germantown includes the ZIP code (41044), telephone area code (859), county seat of Bracken County (Brooksville), and school district assignment (Bracken 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 Germantown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.