Providence Kentucky Map

About Providence, Kentucky

Providence is a locality in Knox County, Kentucky, United States. Providence is located at 36.8670°N, 83.9116°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 42450.

Providence lies in a hollow, a scattering of buildings cupped by the rolling, forested hills of southeastern Kentucky. It lies 30.6 miles north-north-west of Claiborne, TN (from Claiborne, TN: bearing 330°T), and is situated 1.3 miles west of Barbourville. The land here is a quilt of deep greens and browns, the trees a dense, murmuring crowd climbing the slopes, their branches interlocked like praying hands against the pale blue of the sky. A thin veil of mist often hangs in the air during the early mornings, clinging to the hollows and softening the edges of the world, lending a hushed, almost sacred quality to the dawn. The air itself carries the clean, damp scent of pine needles and turned earth, a fragrance that seems to seep into the very bones of the place. The history of Providence is as deeply rooted as the ancient oaks that crown the surrounding ridges, a story whispered in the quiet hum of its everyday life. This is a place shaped by the extraction of coal, a history that has left its indelible mark on the landscape and the spirit of its people, though the mines are largely silent now. The local economy, like many in this region, has had to adapt, finding new avenues for sustenance and growth, a quiet resilience blooming where the earth once yielded its darker treasures. The rhythm of Providence is unhurried, a steady pulse measured by the changing seasons and the enduring strength of its community, a testament to lives lived in close communion with the land.

About This Providence Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Providence, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.867032, -83.911593. 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 Providence and Knox County.

Detailed location data for Providence includes the ZIP code (42134), telephone area code (502, 270), county seat of Knox County (Barbourville), and school district assignment (Webster 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 Providence is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.