Gordon Alabama Map

About Gordon, Alabama

Gordon is a locality in Houston County, Alabama, United States. It is a small community with a population of 323. The population density is 50.5 people per km². Gordon is located at 31.1413°N, 85.0966°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36343.

Gordon, Alabama, unfolds across a landscape where the coastal plain begins to gently rise, hinting at the rolling terrain that defines much of the Wiregrass region. It lies 18.3 miles east-south-east of Dothan, AL (from Dothan, AL: bearing 108°T), and is situated 8.7 miles east-south-east of Ashford. Pine forests, dense and fragrant, crowd the edges of open fields where sunlight spills in broad, warm swathes, especially in the late afternoon, painting the saw palmettos and scrub oaks in hues of amber and gold. The air here carries the subtle scent of damp earth and pine needles, a quiet perfume that settles over the scattered homes and the winding country roads. Life in Gordon moves with a deliberate, unhurried cadence, a rhythm dictated by the sun and the seasons rather than the clamor of industry. Originally settled by families drawn to the fertile soil, Gordon's character is deeply rooted in its agricultural past, particularly cotton and timber. While those industries still hold a place, the local economy has diversified, with many residents commuting to larger nearby centers for work, yet maintaining their connection to the land. This duality lends Gordon a unique feel – a place that honors its heritage while embracing the present. The community, though small, possesses a quiet resilience, a testament to generations who have weathered storms and celebrated harvests under these wide Southern skies.

About This Gordon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gordon, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.141292, -85.096596. 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 Gordon and Houston County.

Detailed location data for Gordon includes the ZIP code (36343), 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 Gordon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.