Versailles, Kentucky — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Versailles, Woodford County.
| City | Versailles |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Woodford |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.052576 |
| Longitude | -84.729946 |
| Population | 10,492 |
| Density | 617.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Versailles is a locality in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of 10,492. The population density is 617.8 people per km². Versailles is located at 38.0526°N, 84.7299°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40383.
Versailles, Kentucky, rests in the heart of the Bluegrass region, a landscape painted in broad strokes of rolling farmland and horse pastures. It lies 12.9 miles south-east of Frankfort, KY (from Frankfort, KY: bearing 143°T), and is situated 9.1 miles east of Lawrenceburg. The land here is a study in gentle slopes, where the horizon line is often softened by distant treelines and the occasional grand, white-fenced estate. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a clean, cool scent of dew-kissed grass and the faint, earthy aroma of soil that has been tended for generations. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, has a way of illuminating the verdant fields with a particular, almost luminous quality, catching the whisper-thin tails of grazing horses and casting long, soft shadows across the fields. The character of Versailles is one of quiet dignity, a place where the land dictates the pace and the natural beauty is the prevailing conversation. The economic heartbeat of Versailles has long been tied to the land, most famously to the breeding and training of Thoroughbred horses, a heritage that infuses the very air with a sense of tradition and refinement. This agricultural foundation is evident in the well-maintained farms and the open spaces that define the surrounding countryside. Beyond the famed equine industry, Versailles also cultivates a diverse local economy, with a growing presence of small businesses and artisanal crafts contributing to its unique charm. History whispers through the well-preserved architecture of its downtown, hinting at a past where pioneers carved a life from this fertile ground. The presence of historic homes and the enduring legacy of its founders speak to a community that values its roots while embracing the present with a steady, grounded approach.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Versailles, 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 Versailles and Woodford County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Versailles is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Versailles is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 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. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |