Fairview, Marion County
Fairview, Alabama — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Fairview, Marion County.
| City | Fairview |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Marion |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 34.252042 |
| Longitude | -87.789752 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Fairview is a locality in Marion County, Alabama, United States. Fairview is located at 34.2520°N, 87.7898°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35058.0.
Fairview, a place where the land itself seems to exhale a quiet contentedness, unfolds beneath a sky that often holds a soft, diffused light, particularly in the late afternoons. It lies 38.4 miles south of Florence, AL (from Florence, AL: bearing 190°T), and is situated 9.8 miles west of Haleyville. The terrain here is a gentle, rolling expanse, not dramatic but possessing a subtle, persistent beauty. Broad fields, often a rich ochre in summer or a vibrant green in spring, give way to stands of oak and pine, their foliage rustling with a sound like distant whispers. The air itself carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a clean, earthy perfume that lingers even on the warmest days. Creeks, narrow and clear, meander through the landscape, their banks often lined with ferns and wildflowers, their waters glinting like dropped coins as they catch the sun. This is a place where the horizon feels accessible, a gentle curve that promises more of the same peaceful countryside, a place where the very soil beneath your feet feels old and settled. The history of Fairview is etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring patterns of agriculture and community life that have shaped its character. For generations, the fertile land has sustained families, with farming remaining a cornerstone of the local economy, producing crops that nourish both the immediate region and beyond. While the days of widespread timber operations have largely receded, the echoes of that industry can still be felt in the sturdy construction of older buildings and the lingering presence of wooded areas. The pace of life in Fairview is unhurried, marked by the seasons and the quiet routines of its inhabitants. It’s a place where community bonds are strong, forged through shared experiences and a collective understanding of what it means to call this particular corner of Alabama home. The occasional gathering, perhaps a local fair or a church supper, serves as a reminder of the enduring spirit of connection that defines Fairview.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Fairview, Alabama with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Fairview and Marion County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Fairview is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Fairview is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |