Harrodsburg Kentucky Map
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Interactive Map of Harrodsburg, Kentucky
| City | Harrodsburg |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Mercer County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 37.762298 |
| Longitude | -84.843285 |
| Population | 9,064 |
| Density | 505.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 40330 |
| Area Code | 502 |
| County Seat | Harrodsburg |
| School District | Mercer County School District |
About Harrodsburg, Kentucky
Harrodsburg is a locality in Mercer County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,064. The population density is 505.7 people per km². Harrodsburg is located at 37.7623°N, 84.8433°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Harrodsburg is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 40330.Harrodsburg occupies a quiet expanse of the Kentucky landscape where the land settles into a series of limestone-rich ridges and fertile fields. It lies 8.9 miles north-northwest of Danville, KY (from Danville, KY: bearing 334°T), and is situated 16.9 miles west-southwest of Nicholasville. The Town Creek winds its way through the terrain, serving as a steady, quiet companion to the life that unfolds along its banks. Beyond the immediate meadows, the distant Appalachian Mountains frame the eastern horizon like a soft, blue-gray smudge against the sky. Residents often find their way to Olde Town Park, a local space that provides a grounded connection to the earth beneath their feet. When the sun dips low, the light catches the limestone outcroppings, casting long shadows that emphasize the ancient, settled nature of this ground.
Harrodsburg stands as the earliest permanent English settlement in the state, holding a weight of memory within its weathered streets and foundational stone walls. The local economy draws its vitality from a blend of traditional agriculture and a steady commitment to manufacturing, reflecting a pragmatic approach to the changing times. Farmland stretches out in every direction, where the soil proves exceptionally kind to the cultivation of crops that have sustained the region for generations. Distilleries nearby contribute to a heritage of craftsmanship that remains vital to the regional identity. The rhythm of daily industry here is deliberate, favoring a measured pace that respects the labor required to coax a living from the land.
Harrodsburg fosters a cultural character defined by a profound sense of continuity, where residents value the quiet dignity of their shared history. Old Fort Harrod State Park serves as a primary landmark, preserving the architectural memory of those who first established a presence in this inland territory. The local spirit finds expression in community gatherings that bring neighbors together, often under the wide, clear skies that characterize the season. Visitors and residents alike may venture out to Herrington Lake for a moment of stillness by the water, which sits only a short distance away. While the pace of life remains slow, the influence of the region is felt in the steady, soft-spoken demeanor of those who call this place home.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Old Fort Harrod State Park (State Park) — 0.1 mi, 274° W
- Lions Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 065° NE
- Confederate Monument (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 017° N
- Beriah Magoffin MOnument (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 026° NE
- Young'S Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 213° SW
- Boone Cave (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 051° NE
- Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (Museum) — 6.9 mi, 056° NE
- Kentucky River Palisades Deed Restriction (Conservation Area) — 7.8 mi, 066° NE
- Sally Brown, Crutcher and Earl Wallace Preserve (Conservation Area) — 7.8 mi, 062° NE
- High Bridge Kentucky River Museum (Museum) — 8.0 mi, 061° NE
- Danville Cinema (Cinema) — 8.0 mi, 165° S
- Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site (State Park) — 8.8 mi, 217° SW
- AEGON Gallery (Gallery) — 8.8 mi, 158° S
- Farris Stadium (Stadium) — 8.9 mi, 157° SE
- Far Hill Overlook (Viewpoint) — 9.4 mi, 069° E
- Pioneer Playhouse (Theatre) — 9.7 mi, 151° SE
- Tom Dorman State Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 10.4 mi, 088° E
- 73rd 10-8-62 (Museum) — 11.0 mi, 217° SW
- John Wesley Statue (Attraction) — 12.2 mi, 055° NE
- Camp Nelson National Monument (National Monument) — 12.6 mi, 083° E · 463 acres
- Fort Jackson (Historic Castle / Fort) — 13.6 mi, 079° E
- Fort Putnam (Historic Castle / Fort) — 13.7 mi, 080° E
- Fort Pope (Historic Castle / Fort) — 13.9 mi, 080° E
- Hickman Creek Nature Center (Nature Reserve) — 14.0 mi, 083° E
- Beaver Lake (State Recreation Area) — 17.0 mi, 327° NW
- Taylorsville Lake Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 21.0 mi, 319° NW
- Shechem Ministries (Nature Reserve) — 21.4 mi, 331° NW
- Waveland Museum (Museum) — 22.1 mi, 049° NE
- Daniel Boone National Forest (National Forest) — 38.2 mi, 125° SE · 564k acres
- Mammoth Cave National Park (National Park) — 73.3 mi, 242° SW · 51k acres
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About This Harrodsburg Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Coordinates: 37.762298, -84.843285. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Harrodsburg includes the ZIP code (40330), telephone area code (502), county seat of Mercer County (Harrodsburg), and school district assignment (Mercer County School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
