Ghent Kentucky Map

About Ghent, Kentucky

Ghent is a locality in Carroll County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 286. The population density is 147.7 people per km². Ghent is located at 38.7376°N, 85.0583°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 41045.

Ghent, Kentucky, unfolds across a landscape of gentle ridges and fertile bottomlands, where the Ohio River forms a broad, shimmering artery to the north. It lies 29.4 miles south-west of Florence, KY (from Florence, KY: bearing 232°T), and is situated 7.2 miles south of Switzerland. Sunlight, when it breaks through the humid air, has a way of softening the edges of the world, lending a hazy, golden hue to the fields of corn and soybeans that stretch towards the horizon. The air itself carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and ripening crops, a constant reminder of the land's generosity, and the quiet industry of those who work it. The roads here are ribbons of asphalt that wind through the countryside, connecting farmsteads with weathered barns and scattered clusters of homes, each with its own patch of green where shade trees stand sentinel. The history of Ghent is inextricably tied to the Ohio River, a vital thoroughfare that shaped its early days and continues to influence its character. For generations, the river facilitated the transport of goods, fostering a local economy that once relied heavily on steamboat traffic and river trade. Though the grand age of paddlewheelers has passed, the river remains a source of sustenance and recreation, its currents whispering tales of earlier times. The land surrounding Ghent, rich and yielding, still supports a robust agricultural tradition, with generations of families tending the same fields, their lives a quiet testament to the enduring connection between people and place. This enduring spirit, grounded in the soil and shaped by the river's flow, defines the very essence of Ghent.

About This Ghent Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ghent, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.737562, -85.058284. 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 Ghent and Carroll County.

Detailed location data for Ghent includes the ZIP code (41045), telephone area code (859), county seat of Carroll County (Carrollton), and school district assignment (Carroll 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 Ghent is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.