Whitesville
A community guide to Whitesville in Kentucky, the United States.
- Population
- 538 residents
- Region
- Kentucky
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 37.6831, -86.8714
Economy and services
The economy of Whitesville reflects small-scale community commerce, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Kentucky. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Kentucky and the United States. Businesses based in Whitesville draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.
Getting there
Reaching Whitesville typically involves the regional road network of Kentucky or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Whitesville to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Kentucky. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Whitesville.
Geography and location
Whitesville sits at approximate coordinates 37.6831 latitude and -86.8714 longitude within Kentucky. The terrain and natural features around Whitesville reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Kentucky road network providing the principal routes in and out.