South Carrollton Kentucky Map

About South Carrollton, Kentucky

South Carrollton is a locality in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 157. The population density is 153.6 people per km². South Carrollton is located at 37.3375°N, 87.1419°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 42374.

South Carrollton lies in Muhlenberg County, a place where the land itself seems to hum with a quiet, enduring strength. It lies 30.2 miles south of Owensboro, KY (from Owensboro, KY: bearing 183°T), and is situated 3.2 miles north-north-west of Central City. Rolling hills, cloaked in a deep, verdant green during the warmer months, gradually descend towards the serpentine embrace of the Green River, its waters a burnished copper as the sun begins its slow descent. Ancient oaks, their limbs gnarled like the hands of old storytellers, stand sentinel over fields of corn and soybeans, their stalks rustling secrets in the breeze. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the earthy scent of damp soil and the faint, sweet perfume of wild honeysuckle, a fragrance that clings to the very atmosphere of South Carrollton. This corner of Kentucky carries the echoes of a rich past, particularly its deep connection to coal mining, a legacy that shaped its very contours and the character of its people. Though the mines are quieter now, the spirit of industry and resilience persists, evident in the hardworking hands that tend the farms and the small businesses that dot the landscape. The Green River, once a vital artery for commerce, still offers its own quiet beauty, a place where fishing boats drift lazily and the reflections of the sky paint fleeting masterpieces on its surface. South Carrollton, in its unassuming way, is a place where history is not merely remembered but is a palpable presence, a steady, grounding force that informs the present.

About This South Carrollton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of South Carrollton, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.337544, -87.14194. 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 South Carrollton and Muhlenberg County.

Detailed location data for South Carrollton includes the ZIP code (42374), telephone area code (270), county seat of Muhlenberg County (Greenville), and school district assignment (Muhlenberg 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 South Carrollton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.