Stamping Ground Kentucky Map

About Stamping Ground, Kentucky

Stamping Ground is a locality in Scott County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 994. The population density is 584.7 people per km². Stamping Ground is located at 38.2717°N, 84.6863°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40379.

Stamping Ground lies cradled in the rolling hills of Scott County, Kentucky, a landscape sculpted by centuries of patient earth. It lies 8.1 miles west-north-west of Georgetown, KY (from Georgetown, KY: bearing 302°T), and is situated 8.3 miles north of Midway. Here, the land exhales a verdant breath, a patchwork of fields stitched with hedgerows and punctuated by stands of mature oak and maple that hold their leaves like ancient secrets long after the autumn chill has settled. The air, especially in the late afternoon when the sun begins its slow descent, carries the clean, earthy scent of turned soil and the distant, sweet perfume of ripening corn, a smell that clings to the skin like a benevolent memory. Streams, mere ribbons of silver in the sun, meander through the hollows, their banks softened by moss and the determined roots of sycamores, their quiet murmur a constant, unobtrusive soundtrack to the land. The history of Stamping Ground is as deeply rooted as the tobacco that once dominated its fields, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who first settled this fertile ground. It was a place where travelers and settlers, it’s said, would stop to let their horses ‘stamp’ the mud from their hooves, a practical necessity that lent the locality its enduring name. For generations, agriculture formed the backbone of Stamping Ground’s economy, with tobacco and bourbon’s essential grain shaping the rhythm of life and the very contours of the land. While the farms remain, the character of Stamping Ground has broadened, embracing a quiet resilience and a community spirit that feels as solid and dependable as the weathered barns dotting the horizon. Even the simple act of driving through its quiet streets, past the modest homes and the enduring presence of the general store, offers a glimpse into a way of life that values connection and the enduring beauty of the Kentucky countryside.

About This Stamping Ground Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Stamping Ground, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.271739, -84.686335. 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 Stamping Ground and Scott County.

Detailed location data for Stamping Ground includes the ZIP code (40379), telephone area code (502), county seat of Scott County (Georgetown), and school district assignment (Scott 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 Stamping Ground is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.