Shepherdsville Kentucky Map
Shepherdsville, Kentucky — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Shepherdsville, Bullitt County.
Interactive Map of Shepherdsville, Kentucky
| City | Shepherdsville |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Bullitt |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 37.988399 |
| Longitude | -85.715792 |
| Population | 14,533 |
| Density | 339.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Shepherdsville, Kentucky
Shepherdsville is a locality in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of 14,533. The population density is 339.5 people per km². Shepherdsville is located at 37.9884°N, 85.7158°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40165.
Shepherdsville unfolds across a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of water and earth. It lies 16.4 miles south-south-west of Jeffersontown, KY (from Jeffersontown, KY: bearing 210°T), and is situated 5.9 miles south-south-west of Hillview. The land here, a verdant quilt stitched with fields and dotted with stands of oak and sycamore, slopes gently towards the embrace of the Salt River. In the hazy mornings, a fine mist often hangs low, softening the edges of the horizon and lending a hushed reverence to the awakening countryside. The air, especially after a rain, carries the clean, sharp scent of damp soil and the fainter, sweeter perfume of wild honeysuckle that climbs the fences and spills over forgotten stone walls. The rhythm of Shepherdsville is one of quiet industry, where the sun dictates the pace of the farmer and the hum of traffic on the main roads offers a steady, understated pulse. The history of Shepherdsville is a narrative etched into its very bones, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who first settled along these fertile banks. Established as a ferry crossing point, its fortunes have long been tied to the ebb and flow of the Salt River, a vital artery for trade and travel through Kentucky's heartland. The economy, once reliant on agriculture and the river's bounty, has diversified, with local businesses and manufacturing now contributing to the town's steady growth. While no grand monuments dominate the skyline, a sense of enduring connection to the past lingers in the sturdy brick buildings downtown and the weathered barns dotting the surrounding farmland. The evenings in Shepherdsville often bring a particular quality of light, a deep, amber glow that bathes the fields and houses, as if the very land itself is exhaling the day's hard work.
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About This Shepherdsville Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Shepherdsville, Kentucky with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Shepherdsville and Bullitt County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Shepherdsville is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Shepherdsville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
