Sharpsburg Kentucky Map

About Sharpsburg, Kentucky

Sharpsburg is a locality in Bath County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 519. The population density is 321.9 people per km². Sharpsburg is located at 38.2020°N, 83.9294°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40374.

Sharpsburg lies in a shallow, green valley, a place where the rolling hills of Bath County begin to soften their ascent. It lies 33.3 miles east-north-east of Lexington, KY (from Lexington, KY: bearing 64°T), and is situated 9.3 miles south-east of Carlisle. The land here, primarily agricultural, is a patchwork of pastures and fields, the soil a rich, dark loam that promises sustenance. A gentle creek, its banks often shaded by mature sycamores and maples, meanders through the landscape, reflecting the wide, often cloud-streaked Kentucky sky. The air carries the scent of damp earth and, in season, the sweet, heavy perfume of freshly cut hay, a fragrance that seems to settle deep into the quietude of the mornings. The houses, mostly modest and well-kept, huddle close to the main road, their porches offering a view of the slow, purposeful unfolding of days. The history of Sharpsburg is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of this region, its economy historically rooted in farming and the livestock it supports. It’s a place that has known the steady pulse of rural life for generations, a rhythm dictated by seasons rather than clocks. While no grand monuments mark its past, the very character of Sharpsburg speaks of resilience and a quiet tenacity. One might find the weathered barns and fences, standing as stoic witnesses to the passage of time and the enduring spirit of the people who have called this valley home. The small businesses that dot the main thoroughfare, a general store and perhaps a mechanic’s shop, serve as vital hubs, fostering a sense of shared experience and mutual reliance that defines the social fabric of Sharpsburg.

About This Sharpsburg Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sharpsburg, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.202021, -83.929368. 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 Sharpsburg and Bath County.

Detailed location data for Sharpsburg includes the ZIP code (40374), telephone area code (502), county seat of Bath County (Owingsville), and school district assignment (Bath 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 Sharpsburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.