Hobson Alabama Map

About Hobson, Alabama

Hobson is a locality in Randolph County, Alabama, United States. Hobson is located at 33.2807°N, 85.4074°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36518.

Hobson exists as a quiet collection of homes and fields beneath a wide Alabama sky, where the land gently slopes and folds into the rich, red earth characteristic of this part of Randolph County. It lies 27.5 miles north-west of LaGrange, GA (from LaGrange, GA: bearing 308°T), and is situated 9.2 miles north-north-west of Roanoke. The air here, especially in the late afternoons, carries a soft, humid warmth, mingling with the scent of pine and damp soil after a passing shower. Oak and hickory trees, some ancient and broad-limbed, punctuate the landscape, their leaves rustling with a sound that seems to whisper the slow passage of seasons. Fences, some weathered and leaning, mark the boundaries of farms, where fields of corn and soybeans stretch out like rumpled green carpets under the sun's broad gaze. The very character of Hobson is tied to this yielding, fertile terrain, a place where the horizon feels both near and infinitely distant, a gentle reminder of the world’s quiet persistence. The story of Hobson is one deeply rooted in the land and the enduring spirit of those who have worked it. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood of this locality, with families cultivating the soil and drawing their livelihood from its bounty, a tradition that continues to shape the rhythm of daily life. The local economy, while modest, reflects this agrarian heritage, with small businesses serving the needs of the surrounding farms and residents. Though no grand monuments draw crowds, the enduring quality of Hobson lies in its understated character, a place where the quiet hum of tractors on a Saturday morning and the shared glances of neighbors passing on a dusty road speak volumes about its enduring community. The history here isn't shouted from rooftops; it's felt in the worn wood of a porch swing and the stories passed down, a testament to lives lived in harmony with the land.

About This Hobson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hobson, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.280673, -85.40745. 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 Hobson and Randolph County.

Detailed location data for Hobson includes the ZIP code (35224), telephone area code (334, 251), county seat of Randolph County (Wedowee), and school district assignment (Washington 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 Hobson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.