Mount Vernon Kentucky Map

About Mount Vernon, Kentucky

Mount Vernon is a locality in Fayette County, Kentucky, United States. Mount Vernon is located at 38.0256°N, 84.4952°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40456.

Mount Vernon rests in a gentle embrace of rolling Kentucky hills, a landscape softened by the passage of seasons. It lies 2.7 miles north-north-west of Lexington, KY (from Lexington, KY: bearing 340°T), and is situated 13.2 miles south-south-east of Georgetown. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and ripening corn, a fragrance that deepens as the afternoon sun begins its descent, casting long, warm shadows across fields of emerald and gold. The terrain itself is a study in subtle contours, where shallow valleys cradle sleepy creeks and the land rises gradually towards horizons dotted with the stoic silhouettes of oak and maple. Life in Mount Vernon unfolds with a quiet deliberation, a rhythm dictated by the land rather than the frantic pulse of distant cities, and the sky above often presents a canvas of ever-shifting clouds, their undersides tinged with the soft rose of approaching twilight. This corner of Kentucky, where Mount Vernon lies, has long been shaped by agriculture, a heritage deeply etched into the very character of the place. The soil, rich and dark, has sustained generations of farmers, its fertility a quiet promise of bounty. While no single monumental industry defines Mount Vernon today, its economy remains anchored in the enduring strength of its agricultural roots, with local businesses supporting the surrounding farms and the community itself thriving on a spirit of mutual reliance. The echoes of earlier eras, when the land was first settled and cleared, seem to linger in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of its homes and public buildings, a silent testament to the resilience and enduring spirit of those who have called Mount Vernon home.

About This Mount Vernon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mount Vernon, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.025633, -84.495216. 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 Mount Vernon and Fayette County.

Detailed location data for Mount Vernon includes the ZIP code (40502), telephone area code (270, 502), county seat of Fayette County (Lexington), and school district assignment (Rockcastle 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 Mount Vernon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.