Fruithurst Alabama Map

About Fruithurst, Alabama

Fruithurst is a locality in Cleburne County, Alabama, United States. It is a small community with a population of 554. The population density is 203.8 people per km². Fruithurst is located at 33.7309°N, 85.4338°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36262.

Fruithurst lies in a landscape of rolling hills, where the red earth, rich and yielding, stretches out towards the horizon. It lies 23.0 miles west-north-west of Carrollton, GA (from Carrollton, GA: bearing 297°T), and is situated 8.4 miles west of Tallapoosa. Longleaf pines, their needles whispering secrets in the breeze, punctuate the steeper slopes, their towering forms casting dappled shadows that shift with the sun's slow arc. The air itself here seems to carry a certain weight, a humid embrace that speaks of fertile ground and a climate that encourages growth, where the scent of pine sap mingles with the damp, loamy smell of the forest floor after a summer shower. The very terrain breathes with a quiet strength, the land rising and falling with a gentle persistence that feels ancient and enduring, a place where the sky feels vast and close all at once. The history of Fruithurst is tied to the land's promise, a place where farming, particularly fruit cultivation, once defined its spirit and economy. Though the orchards may have thinned, the legacy of that agricultural endeavor lingers, a subtle undercurrent in the local character. The roads here wind with a less hurried intent, following the contours of the land rather than imposing a rigid grid, and one can still sense the echoes of a time when the rhythm of life was dictated by the seasons and the bounty of the soil. The presence of small, enduring businesses, some with a history that stretches back generations, anchors Fruithurst to its past, offering a glimpse into the quiet resilience of its people and their enduring connection to this particular corner of Cleburne County.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Fruithurst, 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 Fruithurst and Cleburne County.

Detailed location data for Fruithurst includes the ZIP code (36262), telephone area code (772), county seat of Cleburne County (Heflin), and school district assignment (Cleburne 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 Fruithurst is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.