Oak Grove Kentucky Map

About Oak Grove, Kentucky

Oak Grove is a locality in Christian County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,962. The population density is 286.4 people per km². Oak Grove is located at 36.6650°N, 87.4428°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 42262.

Oak Grove in Christian County, Kentucky, unfolds across a landscape that is a gentle conversation between fertile earth and wide, patient skies. It lies 10.4 miles north-north-west of Clarksville, TN (from Clarksville, TN: bearing 334°T), and is situated 1.9 miles east of Fort Campbell North. Rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of emerald pastures and fields of ripening grain, give way to stands of mature oak, their branches spread like weathered hands against the horizon. The air here carries the clean scent of damp soil after a summer shower, a subtle sweetness mingling with the distant hum of unseen life. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, softens the sharp edges of barns and fences, casting long, languid shadows that stretch across the land like sleepy giants. The terrain, though not dramatic, possesses a quiet dignity, an unhurried grace that seems to encourage contemplation. The story of Oak Grove is written in its agricultural roots, a legacy deeply entwined with the cultivation of tobacco and corn, crops that have shaped the very character of this place for generations. This fertile land, historically dependent on the bounty of its soil, fostered a hardy, self-reliant spirit among its inhabitants. While the rhythm of farming still dictates much of life, the proximity to larger economic centers has introduced a quiet hum of commerce, a subtle diversification that doesn't erase the deep-seated connection to the land. Local traditions, passed down through families, often revolve around harvest festivals and community gatherings, small events that underscore the enduring bonds that tie the people of Oak Grove together. The sense of place is palpable, a feeling of being rooted, not just in the soil, but in a shared history and a present that still echoes with the whispers of the past.

About This Oak Grove Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oak Grove, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.665047, -87.442788. 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 Oak Grove and Christian County.

Detailed location data for Oak Grove includes the ZIP code (42001), telephone area code (270), county seat of Christian County (Hopkinsville), and school district assignment (Christian 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 Oak Grove is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.