Ashford Alabama Map

About Ashford, Alabama

Ashford is a locality in Houston County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,447. The population density is 151.8 people per km². Ashford is located at 31.1830°N, 85.2363°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36312.

Ashford lies in a landscape of gentle rolling hills, where the rich, red earth of southeastern Alabama yields to the persistent green of pine forests and cultivated fields. It lies 9.5 miles east-south-east of Dothan, AL (from Dothan, AL: bearing 107°T), and is situated 4.2 miles east-south-east of Cowarts. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of pine needles warmed by the sun and the distant scent of ripening cotton. Creeks, small and clear, meander through the terrain, their banks often shaded by the broad leaves of magnolias and the delicate tracery of dogwood branches, reflecting the soft, diffused light that filters through the canopy. Life in Ashford moves with a quiet deliberation, a rhythm dictated not by urgency but by the turn of the seasons and the needs of the land. The history of Ashford is deeply entwined with agriculture, particularly the cultivation of cotton and peanuts, which have long shaped its economy and character. The railroad, once a vital artery, brought with it the promise of commerce and connection, and remnants of that era can still be felt in the town's enduring spirit of independence. While the precise founding date is a matter of local lore, the settlement's roots run deep, reflecting a lineage of hardy settlers who carved a life from this fertile soil. Today, Ashford maintains its connection to its agrarian past while embracing a more diversified economic present, a place where the echoes of history mingle with the hum of contemporary life, a quiet testament to resilience and enduring community.

About This Ashford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ashford, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.182956, -85.236321. 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 Ashford and Houston County.

Detailed location data for Ashford includes the ZIP code (36312), telephone area code (334), county seat of Houston County (Dothan), and school district assignment (Houston County 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 Ashford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.