Providence Kentucky Map

About Providence, Kentucky

Providence is a locality in Simpson County, Kentucky, United States. Providence is located at 36.6662°N, 86.6775°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 42450.

Providence rests in a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, where the rich, dark earth yields readily to the plow. It lies 16.7 miles north-west of Sumner, TN (from Sumner, TN: bearing 324°T), and is situated 6.8 miles south-west of Franklin. The air here, especially in the hush of late afternoon, carries a faint sweetness, a blend of freshly cut hay and the distant perfume of honeysuckle climbing over weathered fences. Fields, a patchwork of emerald and gold under the wide Kentucky sky, stretch to meet the horizon, punctuated by stands of mature oak and sycamore trees that stand like stoic sentinels. The pace of life in Providence is measured, marked by the slow arc of the sun and the quiet hum of tractors in the distance. The history of Providence is deeply entwined with the fertile soil and the ingenuity of its early settlers, who established a community built on agriculture and a strong sense of self-reliance. While the precise origins of its name are whispered rather than loudly proclaimed, the spirit of Providence endures in the traditions of its people, who have long relied on the bounty of the land. The local economy, though not defined by grand industries, finds its strength in the hardworking hands that cultivate crops and nurture livestock, a steady rhythm that has sustained the community through changing times. Small businesses, often family-owned, dot the main thoroughfare, their storefronts reflecting a quiet pride in their continued presence. The character of Providence is one of quiet resilience, a place where the past is not forgotten, but rather informs the present with a grounded authenticity.

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: 36.666154, -86.677496. 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 Simpson County.

Detailed location data for Providence includes the ZIP code (42134), telephone area code (502, 270), county seat of Simpson County (Franklin), 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.