Lawrenceburg Kentucky Map

About Lawrenceburg, Kentucky

Lawrenceburg is a locality in Anderson County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of 11,943. The population density is 759.0 people per km². Lawrenceburg is located at 38.0373°N, 84.8966°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40342.

Lawrenceburg sits in a rolling landscape where gentle hills give way to flatter expanses, the very air often carrying the damp, earthy scent of fertile soil. It lies 11.4 miles south of Frankfort, KY (from Frankfort, KY: bearing 186°T), and is situated 9.1 miles west of Versailles. The Kentucky River, a broad, slow-moving artery, winds its way not far from the town, its presence lending a diffused humidity to the atmosphere, especially in the early mornings when mist can cling to the low-lying fields. Mature trees, their branches heavy with the season's growth, line the roads and dot the pastures, creating pockets of deep, cool shade that offer respite from the sun's direct gaze. The houses, many of them older, with broad porches and weathered clapboard, seem to settle into the terrain as if they, too, grew from the ground, their presence unforced and organic. The history of Lawrenceburg is deeply entwined with the rich agricultural heritage of this part of Kentucky, particularly the cultivation of tobacco and the distilling of bourbon, industries that have long shaped its economic pulse. The land here, with its limestone-filtered water and ideal climate, has proven a generous host to these endeavors, fostering a culture where craftsmanship and tradition are held in quiet esteem. The legacy of the distilleries, some with roots stretching back generations, can be felt not just in the scent of aging spirits that occasionally drifts on the breeze, but in the very character of the place, a certain unhurried confidence that comes from generations of knowing how to coax quality from the earth. While the modern economy diversifies, the enduring spirit of these foundational industries continues to imbue Lawrenceburg with a distinctive, grounded identity.

About This Lawrenceburg Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.037297, -84.896617. 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 Lawrenceburg and Anderson County.

Detailed location data for Lawrenceburg includes the ZIP code (40342), telephone area code (502), county seat of Anderson County (Lawrenceburg), and school district assignment (Anderson 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 Lawrenceburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.