Munfordville Kentucky Map

About Munfordville, Kentucky

Munfordville is a locality in Hart County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,893. The population density is 308.9 people per km². Munfordville is located at 37.2723°N, 85.8911°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 42765.

Munfordville sprawls gently across the rolling terrain where the Green River, a ribbon of jade and silver, curves lazily through the heart of Hart County. It lies 29.2 miles south of Elizabethtown, KY (from Elizabethtown, KY: bearing 183°T), and is situated 6.5 miles north of Horse Cave. The landscape here is a study in soft, verdant textures, a patchwork of fertile fields yielding their bounty under a sky that often holds a bruised, dramatic beauty at dusk. Old farmsteads, their paint faded to the color of weathered bone, dot the hillsides, their silhouettes softened by the haze that can hang heavy in the humid air, carrying the scent of freshly cut hay and the distant murmur of life. The character of Munfordville is one of quiet persistence, a place that has weathered its share of storms, both literal and historical, with a stoic grace. The echoes of the past are palpable in Munfordville, particularly the raw intensity of the Civil War, when the Battle of Munfordville and the strategically vital Green River Bridge became focal points of fierce contention. This history is etched not in grand monuments, but in the very earth, in the quiet contemplation of the battlefield parks, and in the stories passed down through generations. The local economy, once heavily reliant on agriculture and timber, has found new footing, with the trucking industry and a growing manufacturing sector now weaving through the agrarian roots. The annual Hart County Fair, a vibrant explosion of local pride, music, and homemade pies, serves as a living testament to the enduring community spirit that defines Munfordville.

About This Munfordville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Munfordville, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.272275, -85.891082. 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 Munfordville and Hart County.

Detailed location data for Munfordville includes the ZIP code (42765), telephone area code (270), county seat of Hart County (Munfordville), and school district assignment (Hart 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 Munfordville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.