Lincolnshire Kentucky Map

About Lincolnshire, Kentucky

Lincolnshire is a locality in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 137. The population density is 1102.0 people per km². Lincolnshire is located at 38.2231°N, 85.6213°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Lincolnshire is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 40220.

Lincolnshire occupies a quiet expanse of Kentucky where the earth turns to limestone and the light at dusk holds a heavy, honeyed quality that clings to the fences. It lies 1.6 miles south-southeast of St. Matthews, KY (from St. Matthews, KY: bearing 151°T), and is situated 7.8 miles east-southeast of Louisville. The landscape here unfolds in subtle gradients, shaped by the slow movement of water and the persistent growth of hardwood trees that define the horizon. Weicher Creek cuts a narrow, winding path through the soil just a mile away, its presence marked by the thick, damp scent of mud and turning leaves that rises when the air grows still. To the east, the distant silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains occasionally breaks the line of the sky, serving as a reminder of the vast, rugged terrain that lies beyond these softer, more manageable slopes.

Lincolnshire carries the weight of a regional history rooted in the quiet industriousness of the Upper South, where the economy remains tethered to the land and the steady rhythm of local trade. While the bustling influence of the state’s larger centers feels far removed, the daily life of the residents is anchored by the nearby Des Pres, a preserved space that offers a rare, unbroken quietude against the encroaching pace of modern work. Life here feels deliberate, influenced by the proximity of Jefferson County Memorial Forest, which acts as a green lung for the region, and the occasional traveler moving toward the deeper basins like Carters Hole. Though the water of Tucker Lake sits five miles distant, its influence is felt in the humidity that settles over the fields, grounding the inhabitants in a cycle of seasons that demands both patience and a deep, unspoken familiarity with the soil.

About This Lincolnshire Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lincolnshire, Kentucky. Coordinates: 38.223126, -85.621349. 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 Lincolnshire includes the ZIP code (40220), telephone area code (502), county seat of Jefferson County (Louisville), and school district assignment (Jefferson 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.