Smithfield Kentucky Map

About Smithfield, Kentucky

Smithfield is a locality in Henry County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 153. The population density is 149.2 people per km². Smithfield is located at 38.3867°N, 85.2569°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40068.

Smithfield is a place where the land breathes a gentle, rolling breath. It lies 21.3 miles north-east of Jeffersontown, KY (from Jeffersontown, KY: bearing 51°T), and is situated 6.8 miles east-south-east of La Grange. The terrain here, a soft, persistent undulation, is painted in broad strokes of verdant green and the earthy browns of well-tended fields, interspersed with the deeper, shadowed hues of woodlots that stand like ancient sentinels. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a sweetness, a faint whisper of hay and damp earth, that settles over the landscape like a comforting cloak. Here, the sky seems to stretch wider, a vast canvas where clouds drift with a leisurely, unhurried grace, their undersides often burnished to a warm, honeyed gold as the sun begins its descent. The houses, scattered along the quiet roads, seem to belong to the land, their porches often open to the breeze, offering a quiet invitation to pause and observe the slow, steady pulse of rural life. The history of Smithfield is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring presence of agriculture that has shaped its identity for generations. This is a landscape where tobacco and corn have long been the kings of the soil, their cultivation a constant hum beneath the surface of daily life, a testament to the resilience and hard work of its people. A quiet diligence defines the local economy, a steady reliance on the bounty of the earth, with small businesses catering to the needs of the surrounding farms and families. While no single, towering landmark dominates the horizon, the very character of Smithfield speaks of a community deeply connected to its past, a place where traditions, like the sturdy oak trees, stand firm against the passage of time, offering shade and a sense of continuity.

About This Smithfield Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Smithfield, 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 Smithfield and Henry County.

Detailed location data for Smithfield includes the ZIP code (40068), telephone area code (502), county seat of Henry County (New Castle), and school district assignment (Henry 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 Smithfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.