Matthew
A community guide to Matthew in Kentucky, the United States.
- Population
- Population data unavailable
- Region
- Kentucky
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 37.8562, -83.1585
History
The history of Matthew is bound up with the broader story of Kentucky. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across the United States, Matthew has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Getting there
Reaching Matthew 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 Matthew 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 Matthew.
Climate
The climate at Matthew is milder year-round, with moderate seasonality, reflecting its location at latitude 37.86 within the United States. Local microclimate effects depend on elevation, proximity to water, and surrounding terrain — all of which contribute to the day-to-day weather residents of Matthew experience. Visitors planning a trip to Matthew should check current forecasts as conditions can vary considerably from the regional norm.
Geography and location
Matthew sits at approximate coordinates 37.8562 latitude and -83.1585 longitude within Kentucky. The terrain and natural features around Matthew 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.