Raywick Kentucky Map

About Raywick, Kentucky

Raywick is a locality in Marion County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 125. The population density is 67.7 people per km². Raywick is located at 37.5603°N, 85.4305°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40060.

Raywick lies cradled by the rolling hills of Kentucky, a place where the land itself seems to exhale a quiet peace. It lies 25.2 miles east-south-east of Elizabethtown, KY (from Elizabethtown, KY: bearing 111°T), and is situated 9.8 miles west of Lebanon. The terrain here, a gentle ebb and flow of verdant pasture and forested hollows, speaks of an ancient, unhurried geology. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, washes over the landscape in a honeyed hue, softening the edges of barns and the broad shoulders of the trees. Creeks, mere silver threads from a distance, wind their way through the valleys, their murmurs a constant, low song beneath the rustle of leaves. The air itself carries the scent of damp earth and ripening crops, a subtle perfume that clings to everything, from the sturdy brick of old farmhouses to the worn denim of those who call this place home. This corner of Marion County, Kentucky, carries the quiet weight of its agricultural heritage, a tradition deeply rooted in the fertile soil. For generations, families have worked this land, coaxing sustenance from its generous embrace, a legacy reflected in the steadfast barns and sprawling fields that define Raywick’s character. While the broader economy of the region has shifted, the heart of Raywick still beats with a rhythm tied to the seasons and the harvest. The simple, enduring presence of St. Francis Xavier Church, its steeple a familiar landmark against the wide, often cloud-streaked sky, serves as a spiritual anchor, a reminder of the enduring faith that has shaped the community’s past and continues to inform its present.

About This Raywick Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Raywick, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.560341, -85.430519. 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 Raywick and Marion County.

Detailed location data for Raywick includes the ZIP code (40060), telephone area code (502), county seat of Marion County (Lebanon), and school district assignment (Marion 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 Raywick is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.