Magnolia Kentucky Map

About Magnolia, Kentucky

Magnolia is a locality in Larue County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 609. The population density is 120.6 people per km². Magnolia is located at 37.4439°N, 85.7436°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 42757.

Magnolia unfolds across rolling green hills, a landscape softened by the generous Kentucky sky. It lies 18.4 miles south-south-east of Elizabethtown, KY (from Elizabethtown, KY: bearing 160°T), and is situated 9.0 miles south of Hodgenville. The land here is a patient observer, its terrain marked by gentle slopes that eventually give way to the broader, more insistent curves of the surrounding countryside. Mature oak and maple trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers, punctuate the fields, offering shade and a sense of enduring presence. The air, especially as the day wanes, carries a faint, earthy sweetness, hinting at damp soil and the slow breath of growing things. Life in Magnolia moves with a deliberate cadence, the days measured by the sun’s arc and the quiet hum of agricultural activity. The history of Magnolia is etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring spirit of its people and the practicalities of its existence. This was a place built on the fertile earth, its economy long tied to the cultivation of tobacco and other crops that have sustained generations. The land itself, rich and yielding, dictated the pace of life, fostering a deep connection to the seasons and the cycles of nature. While modern conveniences have arrived, the echoes of a simpler time persist in the weathered barns and the friendly nods exchanged on the quiet streets. The spirit of Magnolia is one of quiet resilience, a testament to the enduring strength found in community and the unwavering promise of the land.

About This Magnolia Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Magnolia, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.443948, -85.743574. 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 Magnolia and Larue County.

Detailed location data for Magnolia includes the ZIP code (42757), telephone area code (270), county seat of Larue County (Hodgenville), and school district assignment (Larue 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 Magnolia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.