Taylorsville Kentucky Map

About Taylorsville, Kentucky

Taylorsville is a locality in Spencer County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,496. The population density is 644.5 people per km². Taylorsville is located at 38.0317°N, 85.3425°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40071.

Taylorsville unfolds across rolling Kentucky terrain, where the land itself seems to breathe a quiet contentment. It lies 16.5 miles south-east of Jeffersontown, KY (from Jeffersontown, KY: bearing 133°T), and is situated 5.0 miles south-south-east of Elk Creek. The surrounding landscape is a patchwork of verdant fields and mature woodlands, the trees reaching skyward with a patient strength that speaks of seasons passed and seasons to come. The air here carries the subtle, earthy scent of damp soil and ripening corn, especially potent in the late afternoon when the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, golden shadows that soften the edges of the world. Farmhouses, their white paint sometimes faded, dot the hillsides like beacons, their porches offering a promise of shade and slow conversation. The heart of Taylorsville beats with a history rooted in agricultural enterprise, its economy still largely tied to the bounty of the surrounding farmland. For generations, families have worked this soil, cultivating crops and raising livestock, their labor a quiet testament to resilience. The Salt River, a ribbon of cool, flowing water, winds its way through the region, a constant, murmuring presence that has shaped the lives and livelihoods of those who call Taylorsville home. This gentle waterway has been a silent witness to the town's evolution, from its early days as a trading post to its present character as a place where the pace of life still allows for a mindful appreciation of the land and its enduring spirit.

About This Taylorsville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Taylorsville, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.03173, -85.342453. 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 Taylorsville and Spencer County.

Detailed location data for Taylorsville includes the ZIP code (40071), telephone area code (502), county seat of Spencer County (Taylorsville), and school district assignment (Spencer 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 Taylorsville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.