Richlawn Kentucky Map

About Richlawn, Kentucky

Richlawn is a locality in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 351. The population density is 1715.4 people per km². Richlawn is located at 38.2548°N, 85.6394°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40207.

Richlawn unfolds across a landscape etched by the subtle curves of the land, where rolling hills give way to fertile bottoms. It lies 5.5 miles east-south-east of Jeffersonville, IN (from Jeffersonville, IN: bearing 106°T), and is situated 6.5 miles east of Louisville. The air here, especially as afternoon light begins to slant, carries the scent of freshly turned earth mingled with the distant hum of cicadas, a gentle testament to the fertile soil. Mature trees, their branches reaching like ancient arms, form verdant canopies over quiet lanes, and the land itself seems to breathe with a slow, deliberate rhythm, reflecting the patient cultivation that has shaped it for generations. The very character of Richlawn is one of groundedness, a place where the sky feels vast and the earth solid beneath one's feet. The history of Richlawn is a quiet narrative of agriculture and adaptation, a story woven into the very fabric of Jefferson County's development. For many years, the economy of Richlawn was intrinsically tied to the bounty of the land, with farms producing crops that fed the growing region and beyond. While the nature of work has evolved, a connection to the land persists, evident in the well-kept fields and the enduring traditions that echo the area's rural heritage. The distinctive character of Richlawn lies in this blend of past and present, a place that remembers its roots while embracing the flow of time, a quiet strength resonating in its enduring presence.

About This Richlawn Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Richlawn, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.254793, -85.639406. 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 Richlawn and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Richlawn includes the ZIP code (40207), 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 Richlawn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.