Williamsburg Kentucky Map

About Williamsburg, Kentucky

Williamsburg is a locality in Whitley County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,270. The population density is 484.0 people per km². Williamsburg is located at 36.7434°N, 84.1597°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40769.

Williamsburg unfolds as a gentle embrace of rolling hills, where the Cumberland River, a ribbon of pewter under a wide Kentucky sky, meanders through the landscape. It lies 34.2 miles west-north-west of Claiborne, TN (from Claiborne, TN: bearing 302°T), and is situated 14.6 miles south-south-west of Corbin. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a fragrance that deepens as the sun dips low, casting long, soft shadows that stretch across fields of green and gold. Houses, many with porches that seem to invite lingering conversation, dot the slopes, their windows reflecting the fading light like sleepy eyes. The terrain, a testament to the ancient forces that shaped this region, rises and falls with a quiet dignity, offering glimpses of distant ridges that blur into the hazy blue of the horizon. The history of Williamsburg is deeply intertwined with the bounty of the land and the resilience of its people. Once a vital hub for timber and coal, the echoes of those industries can still be felt in the weathered barns and the enduring spirit of self-reliance that defines its economy. The river, a silent witness to centuries of trade and travel, continues to shape the pace of life, offering a tranquil counterpoint to the demands of the modern world. Local traditions, passed down through generations, are cherished here, manifesting in the warmth of community gatherings and the quiet pride taken in the simple, honest work that sustains Williamsburg.

About This Williamsburg Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Williamsburg, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.743417, -84.159656. 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 Williamsburg and Whitley County.

Detailed location data for Williamsburg includes the ZIP code (40769), telephone area code (606), county seat of Whitley County (Williamsburg), and school district assignment (Williamsburg Independent 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 Williamsburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.