Morgantown Kentucky Map

About Morgantown, Kentucky

Morgantown is a locality in Butler County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,479. The population density is 316.7 people per km². Morgantown is located at 37.2256°N, 86.6836°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 42261.

Morgantown rests in a landscape where the earth, softened by time and rain, rolls gently towards the Green River. It lies 21.0 miles north-west of Bowling Green, KY (from Bowling Green, KY: bearing 321°T), and is situated 16.1 miles south-east of Beaver Dam. The terrain here is a quiet tapestry of rolling farmland and scattered woodlands, the air often carrying the earthy scent of turned soil and the faint, sweet perfume of ripening crops. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, spills across the fields in broad, golden swaths, illuminating the patient, enduring character of this corner of Kentucky. The houses, many with porches that seem to exhale a collective sigh of welcome, are scattered amidst this verdant expanse, each a small anchor in the flowing currents of the countryside. The history of Morgantown is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of its surroundings and the steady flow of the Green River, once a vital artery for commerce. Coal mining, though a shadow of its former self, left its mark on the local economy and the very contours of the land, a reminder of the hard work that once fueled this region. Today, the rhythm of Morgantown is dictated by the seasons and the quiet hum of local businesses, a place where the traditions of rural life still hold sway. The sense of community is palpable, a shared understanding woven into the fabric of everyday life, a quiet strength that has seen Morgantown through the years.

About This Morgantown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Morgantown, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.225602, -86.6836. 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 Morgantown and Butler County.

Detailed location data for Morgantown includes the ZIP code (42261), telephone area code (270), county seat of Butler County (Morgantown), and school district assignment (Butler 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 Morgantown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.