Shields, Kentucky
Shields: a city in Harlan County, Kentucky.
About
Shields is a city located in the county of Harlan in the U.S. state of Kentucky.
Quick Facts about Shields
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| County | Harlan County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.8965,-83.1418 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 08:00:54 (8th November 2026) |
| Weather | 63℉ Widespread Frost then Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Shields is located at 36°53'47"N 83°8'31"W (36.8964800, -83.1418400).
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Weather
63°F
Widespread Frost then Sunny
0 to 3 mph WNW
Sunday
Widespread frost and areas of fog before 9am. Sunny. High near 63, with temperatures falling to around 59 in the afternoon. West northwest wind 0 to 3...
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Shields, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157739 | Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College | Cumberland (KY) | 40823 |
Closest post offices linked to Shields.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lejunior Post Office | Lejunior (KY) | 40849 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Shields, Illinois township in Lake County, Illinois. with a population of 36,451 people.
- Shields, Michigan human settlement in Saginaw County, Michigan, United States of America. with a population of 6,587 people.
Other cities in Harlan County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Harlan County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | 1,854 | City in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States |
| Harlan | 1,471 | City in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States |