Plantation Kentucky Map

About Plantation, Kentucky

Plantation is a locality in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,013. The population density is 594.9 people per km². Plantation is located at 38.2834°N, 85.5911°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40242.

Plantation unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills, a subtle testament to the ancient geological forces that shaped this corner of Kentucky. It lies 6.3 miles north-north-west of Jeffersontown, KY (from Jeffersontown, KY: bearing 347°T), and is situated 9.4 miles east-north-east of Louisville. The terrain here is a gentle cradle, where broad fields of corn and soy stretch towards horizons softened by the hazy breath of late summer. Mature oaks and maples, their limbs gnarled like the hands of time, cast deep, cool shadows that invite contemplation, their leaves rustling with a sound like whispered secrets. The air itself carries a faint, earthy sweetness, a blend of ripening grain and the damp loam of the fertile soil. In the quiet of the evening, the sky above Plantation often bleeds into hues of bruised plum and pale rose, a fleeting masterpiece painted across the vast expanse. The history of Plantation is intrinsically tied to the agricultural heart of Jefferson County, a legacy etched into the very character of the place. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty, supporting a local economy built on the steadfast labor of farmers who understand the rhythms of the seasons. While the larger industries of Louisville may hum in the distance, Plantation retains a distinct identity, a slower cadence that allows for neighborly conversations on sun-drenched porches and the simple pleasure of watching the clouds drift by. There are no grand monuments here, no bustling tourist attractions, but rather a quiet dignity in its enduring connection to the land and the enduring spirit of those who call Plantation home.

About This Plantation Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Plantation, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.283403, -85.591072. 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 Plantation and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Plantation includes the ZIP code (40242), telephone area code (502), county seat of Jefferson County (Louisville), and school district assignment (Jefferson 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 Plantation is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.