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City	West Point
State	Kentucky (KY)
County	Hardin County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	37.984801
Longitude	-85.95495
Population	952
Density	137.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	40177
Area Code	502
County Seat	Elizabethtown
School District	Hardin County School District

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About West Point, Kentucky

West Point is a locality in Hardin County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 952. The population density is 137.9 people per km². West Point is located at 37.9848°N, 85.9549°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. West Point is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 40177.

West Point maintains a quiet vigil where the Bee Branch carves its narrow path through the earth, marking a boundary between the lowlands and the elevation of Rabbit Hash Ridge. It lies 11.0 miles north of Radcliff, KY (from Radcliff, KY: bearing 2°T), and is situated 7.5 miles north of Fort Knox. Dense foliage clings to the slopes of Snellen Hollow, where the shadows grow long and cool even in the heat of a Kentucky afternoon. The air here carries the scent of damp limestone and rich soil, a heavy, grounded perfume that settles over the Salt River Recreation Area (Boat Dock) as the light fades into a bruised, copper glow. Beyond the immediate canopy, the landscape rises in sudden, jagged folds, creating a topography that feels ancient and indifferent to the slow passage of hours.

West Point serves as a silent witness to a history defined by the shifting currents of the inland waterways and the persistence of those who worked the soil. Industry has long been a rhythm here, dictated by the proximity to vital transport lines and the necessity of navigating a terrain that resists easy taming. Life in West Point moves with a deliberate, measured pace, far removed from the frantic pulse of larger centers, drawing a quiet strength from the nearby Jefferson County Memorial Forest. Even when the distant rumble of progress brushes the horizon, the focus remains on the immediate: the steady flow of the water, the endurance of the ridge, and the simple, unadorned reality of a life lived close to the land.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Fort Duffeild Park And Civil War Historic Site (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 046° NE
Fort Duffield (Historic Castle / Fort) — 0.9 mi, 045° NE
Veterans Memorial Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 014° N
Harrison County Glades (Conservation Area) — 2.9 mi, 339° N
Harrison County Glades - Ohio River Bluffs (Conservation Area) — 4.1 mi, 280° W
Mosquito Creek (State Conservation Area) — 5.1 mi, 307° NW
Mosquito Creek Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 5.3 mi, 304° NW
Kentucky September 11th Memorial (Monument) — 8.0 mi, 183° S
Squire Boone Caverns (Attraction) — 11.2 mi, 300° NW
Pine Acres Miniature Farm (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 11.4 mi, 307° NW
Confederate Monument (Monument) — 11.8 mi, 277° W
1974 Tornado Victims (Monument) — 12.0 mi, 275° W
Jim Beam Distillery (Attraction) — 16.8 mi, 102° E
Fallen Soldier (Public Artwork) — 17.1 mi, 034° NE
Kentucky Derby Museum (Museum) — 18.2 mi, 033° NE
Broadbent Arena (Stadium) — 18.8 mi, 037° NE
Kentucky Shakespeare in Central Park (Theatre) — 19.9 mi, 032° NE
Tortoise Area (Attraction) — 20.3 mi, 041° NE
Penguin Cove (Attraction) — 20.3 mi, 041° NE
Louisville zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 20.4 mi, 042° NE
Hoosier National Forest (National Forest) — 26.0 mi, 295° NW · 204k acres
Mammoth Cave National Park (National Park) — 49.7 mi, 185° S · 51k acres

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