Worthington Kentucky Map

About Worthington, Kentucky

Worthington is a locality in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,759. The population density is 616.2 people per km². Worthington is located at 38.5484°N, 82.7243°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 41183.

Worthington rests where the rolling Appalachian foothills begin to yield to the broad expanse of the Ohio River. It lies 17.5 miles west-north-west of Huntington, WV (from Huntington, WV: bearing 301°T), and is situated 6.7 miles north-west of Ashland. The landscape here is a gentle embrace of verdant slopes, often cloaked in a soft, diffused light that seems to linger, especially as the afternoon wanes. Small farms, their fields a patchwork of greens and golds, climb the inclines, interspersed with stands of mature oak and maple trees that rustle with a quiet conversation in the breeze. The air carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and distant woodsmoke, a perfume woven into the very breath of this place. Along the river's edge, the land flattens, offering glimpses of the wide, slow-moving water that has shaped the character of Worthington for generations. The history of Worthington is intrinsically linked to the mighty Ohio, a waterway that once served as the primary artery for commerce and migration. Early settlers, drawn by fertile land and the river's promise, established Worthington as a hub for steamboat trade and agricultural produce. The remnants of this industrious past can still be felt, though the bustling docks have long since quieted, replaced by a more measured pace of life. Today, the local economy draws strength from a blend of small businesses and the enduring ties to the agricultural heritage of Greenup County. The distinctive character of Worthington is defined by this interplay of riverine influence and the steadfast spirit of its residents, a community that holds its history close while looking towards a tranquil future.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Worthington, 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 Worthington and Greenup County.

Detailed location data for Worthington includes the ZIP code (40241), telephone area code (502, 859), county seat of Greenup County (Greenup), and school district assignment (Raceland-Worthington 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 Worthington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.