New Castle Kentucky Map

About New Castle, Kentucky

New Castle is a locality in Henry County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,052. The population density is 815.0 people per km². New Castle is located at 38.4334°N, 85.1697°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40058.

New Castle unfolds across rolling hills, a gentle testament to Kentucky's Bluegrass country. It lies 22.7 miles north-west of Frankfort, KY (from Frankfort, KY: bearing 315°T), and is situated 4.4 miles north of Eminence. The land here is a quilt of fertile fields, predominantly emerald and gold under the vast, changeable sky, interspersed with stands of mature oak and sycamore that whisper secrets on the breeze. Creeks, like the sinuous Little Kentucky River, meander through the landscape, their banks often softened by a tangle of wild blackberry and the occasional splash of a heron taking flight. The air itself carries the scent of damp earth and ripening corn, a comforting aroma that clings to the quiet streets of New Castle, where the pace of life seems to breathe in time with the slow drift of clouds. Founded by settlers drawn to the rich agricultural potential of this region, New Castle carries the quiet dignity of a place that has seen generations come and go. Its economy has historically been tied to the bounty of the soil, with corn, soybeans, and tobacco shaping the landscape and livelihoods for centuries. While the whispers of industry are present, the heart of New Castle still beats with the rhythm of farming, evident in the weathered barns and the predictable dance of the seasons across the fields. The Henry County Courthouse, a stately brick structure, stands as a focal point, a silent guardian of the town's past and present, reflecting the enduring spirit of a community shaped by land and legacy.

About This New Castle Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of New Castle, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.4334, -85.169677. 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 New Castle and Henry County.

Detailed location data for New Castle includes the ZIP code (40050), telephone area code (502), county seat of Henry County (New Castle), and school district assignment (Henry 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 New Castle is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.