Perryville Kentucky Map

About Perryville, Kentucky

Perryville is a locality in Hardin County, Kentucky, United States. Perryville is located at 37.7295°N, 86.0486°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40468.

Perryville unfolds across rolling hills that cradle its gentle slopes, a landscape painted in the muted greens of Kentucky bluegrass and the richer hues of fertile farmland. It lies 10.6 miles west-north-west of Elizabethtown, KY (from Elizabethtown, KY: bearing 283°T), and is situated 9.4 miles south-west of Radcliff. The air here carries the earthy scent of damp soil after a spring shower, mingling with the faint sweetness of distant honeysuckle that clings to the old stone fences. The sky above Perryville frequently softens to a pearlescent gray, especially in the late afternoon, lending a quiet dignity to the weathered barns and dispersed homesteads that dot the terrain. It is a place where the horizon feels close, yet expansive, defined by the subtle rise and fall of the land rather than dramatic peaks, offering a sense of grounded serenity to all who traverse its byways. The echoes of history resonate through Perryville, most notably from a pivotal Civil War battle that unfolded on its very fields, a somber reminder of a nation divided. Today, the local economy draws its sustenance from the enduring agricultural traditions of the region, with cattle grazing on the verdant pastures and tobacco fields stretching towards the sun. The Kentucky River, a significant waterway, flows nearby, historically serving as a vital artery for commerce and still offering a quiet beauty to the surrounding countryside. Perryville cherishes its past, evident in the preserved structures and the careful tending of its historical sites, a quiet testament to the generations who have shaped this corner of Hardin County.

About This Perryville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Perryville, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.729509, -86.048577. 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 Perryville and Hardin County.

Detailed location data for Perryville includes the ZIP code (40468), telephone area code (270, 502), county seat of Hardin County (Elizabethtown), and school district assignment (Boyle 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 Perryville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.