Welcome to Nazareth ...
Nazareth is located in Nelson County<1>.
The location of Nazareth has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Nazareth, you might consider that their post office opened in 1863.
Nazareth is 720 feet [219 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Nazareth lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Note: If you travel south from Nazareth (for example, toward Greensburg), you will leave Eastern Time and cross into the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT).
Nazareth lies within the (502) area code.
The ZIP code for Nazareth: 40048<4>
Communities Also Named Nazareth ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 5 communities that are also named Nazareth - they are located in Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Quebec and Texas.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Nazareth.
Communities near Nazareth ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Nazareth.
- Mount Washington
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Washington have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Washington
- Mount Washington is located in Bullitt County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 14,907 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mount Washington <5>
- Shepherdsville
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shepherdsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shepherdsville
- Shepherdsville is located in Bullitt County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 12,297 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shepherdsville <5>
- Hillview
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest) - Springfield
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springfield
- Springfield is located in Washington County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,987 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Springfield <5>
- Pioneer Village
(18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pioneer Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pioneer Village
- Pioneer Village is located in Bullitt County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,978 people
- Lebanon Junction
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lebanon Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lebanon Junction
- Lebanon Junction is located in Bullitt County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,970 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lebanon Junction <5>
- Taylorsville
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Taylorsville
- Taylorsville is located in Spencer County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,321 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Taylorsville <5>
- Hebron Estates
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hebron Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hebron Estates
- Hebron Estates is located in Bullitt County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,185 people
- Bloomfield
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bloomfield
- Bloomfield is located in Nelson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,083 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bloomfield <5>
- New Haven
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Haven
- New Haven is located in Nelson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 900 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Haven <5>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Nazareth. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Nazareth.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Nazareth. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Nazareth.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Nazareth. See our Newspapers Page for Nazareth.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Nazareth ...
Looking for more information about Nazareth? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Nazareth, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Nazareth.
Adding Nazareth to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Nazareth in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Nazareth was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Nazareth post office opened in 1863.
We also found Nazareth in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Nazareth.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Nazareth. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Nelson County: www.nelsoncountyky.com
The official website for State of Kentucky: https://kentucky.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Kentucky's counties, including Nelson, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Nazareth - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Nazareth). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Nazareth or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |