Philpot, Kentucky — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Philpot, Daviess County.
| City | Philpot |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Daviess |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 37.733106 |
| Longitude | -86.988883 |
| Population | 1,036 |
| Density | 129.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Philpot is a locality in Daviess County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,036. The population density is 129.1 people per km². Philpot is located at 37.7331°N, 86.9889°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 42303.
Philpot rests in a landscape sculpted by the slow, persistent hand of water, where the land rises and falls in gentle swells that lead the eye toward the distant, hazy horizon. It lies 7.4 miles east-south-east of Owensboro, KY (from Owensboro, KY: bearing 113°T), and is situated 4.7 miles north-north-east of Masonville. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a soft, humid weight, hinting at the abundance of nearby waterways and the fertile soil that makes this region so verdant. Fields of corn, their stalks standing tall and proud, stretch across the rolling terrain, their green a vibrant contrast to the pale blue of the sky, while stands of mature oak and sycamore trees punctuate the open spaces, offering dappled shade to the winding country roads. The occasional farmhouse, its white paint weathered by seasons of sun and rain, appears like a quiet sentinel, its porch light a warm beacon as dusk begins to settle. The history of Philpot is intrinsically tied to the agricultural bounty of Daviess County, a legacy that continues to shape its identity and economy. For generations, the fertile ground has yielded crops, and the quiet hum of tractors is a familiar sound that punctuates the otherwise peaceful days. While industry has ebbed and flowed, the enduring spirit of hard work and self-reliance remains a cornerstone of the local character, fostering a sense of deep-rooted connection to the land. The rhythm of life in Philpot is one of measured progress, where traditions are honored and the simple pleasures of community are deeply valued, each sunrise bringing the promise of another day grounded in the enduring rhythms of the Kentucky countryside.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Philpot, Kentucky with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Philpot and Daviess County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Philpot is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Philpot is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |