Thruston Kentucky Map
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Interactive Map of Thruston, Kentucky
| City | Thruston |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Daviess County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 37.792982 |
| Longitude | -87.020603 |
| Population | 2,234 |
| Density | 488.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 42303 |
| Area Code | 270 |
| County Seat | Owensboro |
| School District | Daviess County School District |
About Thruston, Kentucky
Thruston is a locality in Daviess County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,234. The population density is 488.7 people per km². Thruston is located at 37.7930°N, 87.0206°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 42303.Thruston emerges from the quiet, low-lying topography of the Kentucky interior as a place defined by the steady, persistent flow of Yellow Creek. It lies 5.0 miles east-northeast of Owensboro, KY (from Owensboro, KY: bearing 68°T), and is situated 8.7 miles north of Masonville. The land here spreads out in a patchwork of cultivated fields and dense, dark woodland, where the light of late afternoon catches the tall grasses with a pale, amber clarity. To the west, the distant profile of the Bon Harbor Hills cuts a subtle, uneven line against the sky, grounding the horizon in a permanent, earthen stillness. Visitors often find their way to Yellow Creek Park, where the stillness of the water mirrors the sky, providing a rare, quiet clarity that anchors the geography of the local landscape.
Thruston carries the weight of a quiet history, functioning as a nexus where the rhythms of regional agriculture dictate the slow, seasonal pulse of the economy. The proximity to the moisture-rich soil near the creek bed has long favored the growth of local crops, sustaining families who have worked these acres for generations. Beyond the immediate fields, the influence of the nearby Carpenters Lake provides a secondary focal point for the region, offering a serene contrast to the industrious output of the surrounding farmland. Life in Thruston remains tethered to these natural markers, moving with a deliberate, unadorned pace that recognizes the land not merely as a resource, but as a constant, enduring companion to the daily labor of its people.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Yellow Creek Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 286° W
- Horse Fork Creek Park (Local Park) — 3.9 mi, 215° SW
- Carpenter Lake (State Recreation Area) — 4.1 mi, 032° NE
- Kingfisher Lakes (State Recreation Area) — 4.2 mi, 034° NE
- Confederate Monument (Monument) — 5.2 mi, 255° W
- Sloughs Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 16.3 mi, 271° W
- Bloomfield Barrens Managed Area (State Conservation Area) — 17.1 mi, 344° N
- Perry County Museum (Museum) — 17.3 mi, 062° NE
- Cinema 66 (Cinema) — 17.5 mi, 055° NE
- Hoosier National Forest (National Forest) — 17.6 mi, 054° NE · 204k acres
- Christ of the Ohio (Public Artwork) — 18.3 mi, 041° NE
- Town of Troy Veterans Memorial Wall (Monument) — 18.3 mi, 041° NE
- Lincoln State Park (State Park) — 20.3 mi, 003° N
- Scales Lake State Beach (State Park) — 21.9 mi, 326° NW
- Abraham Lincoln Bicentennal Plaza (Monument) — 21.9 mi, 003° N
- Green River National Wildlife Refuge And Conservation Partnership Area (National Wildlife Refuge) — 22.0 mi, 285° W · 2,073 acres
- Santa’s Candy Castle (Attraction) — 22.9 mi, 016° N
- Newburgh Academy Of Dance (Arts Centre) — 23.7 mi, 298° NW
- Cinema 33 (Cinema) — 25.0 mi, 164° S
- Mound B (Historic Ruins) — 25.8 mi, 294° NW
- Mound A (Historic Ruins) — 25.8 mi, 294° NW
- Traditional Arts Today (Arts Centre) — 31.0 mi, 016° N
- Audubon Mill Park (Nature Reserve) — 31.4 mi, 276° W
- Alhambra Theater (Theatre) — 32.0 mi, 292° W
- Victory Theatre (Theatre) — 32.4 mi, 293° NW
- Merchand Bridge Overlook (Viewpoint) — 33.4 mi, 292° W
- Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 36.7 mi, 353° N · 20k acres
- Harrison-Crawford State Forest (Nature Reserve) — 48.4 mi, 056° NE
- Gibson County Visitors & Tourism (Attraction) — 49.2 mi, 322° NW
- Mammoth Cave National Park (National Park) — 55.7 mi, 130° SE · 51k acres
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About This Thruston Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Thruston, Kentucky. Coordinates: 37.792982, -87.020603. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Thruston includes the ZIP code (42303), telephone area code (270), county seat of Daviess County (Owensboro), and school district assignment (Daviess County School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 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. |
