Lester, Limestone County
Lester, 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 Lester, Limestone County.
| City | Lester |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Limestone |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 34.990639 |
| Longitude | -87.153347 |
| Population | 181 |
| Density | 26.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 35647 |
| Area Code | 205, 251, 256, 334, 938 |
| County Seat | Athens |
| School District | Limestone County School District |
Lester is a locality in Limestone County, Alabama, United States. It is a small community with a population of 181. The population density is 26.3 people per km². Lester is located at 34.9906°N, 87.1533°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35647.
Lester slumbers in the gentle swell of the Tennessee Valley, a landscape where red earth yields to the persistent green of oak and hickory. It lies 11.8 miles south-west of Giles, TN (from Giles, TN: bearing 235°T), and is situated 4.5 miles south of Minor Hill. The air here, particularly in the humid embrace of summer, carries the damp, earthy scent of fecund soil, a fragrance deepened by the proximity of the great Tennessee River, a silver ribbon that shapes the contours of the land and the lives that unfold upon it. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, cradle fields of corn and cotton, their stalks rustling with a dry whisper that seems to echo the quietude of the place. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-overcast sky, paints the landscape in hues of muted gold and ochre, a soft benediction on the unhurried rhythms of daily existence. The history of Lester is as deeply rooted as the ancient trees that dot its horizon, a story interwoven with the agricultural bounty of Limestone County. For generations, the land has been coaxed into producing, its fertile soil a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have worked it. While the echoes of cotton harvests and the rumble of farm machinery still resonate, the economy has diversified, finding new purpose in a blend of agriculture and light industry, a quiet adaptation to changing times. The nearby river, a lifeline of commerce and recreation, continues to be a significant presence, its waters reflecting the vast, often dramatic, Alabama sky, a constant reminder of the natural forces that have shaped and continue to shape Lester.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lester, 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 Lester and Limestone County.
Detailed location data for Lester includes the ZIP code (35647), telephone area code (205, 251, 256, 334, 938), county seat of Limestone County (Athens), and school district assignment (Limestone 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 Lester is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| 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. |