Shiloh Alabama Map

About Shiloh, Alabama

Shiloh is a locality in Chambers County, Alabama, United States. Shiloh is located at 33.0210°N, 85.5366°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35986.

Shiloh, Alabama, lies cradled within the gentle embrace of Chambers County, a place where the land breathes in slow, deliberate rhythms. It lies 27.5 miles north-north-west of Opelika, AL (from Opelika, AL: bearing 341°T), and is situated 7.2 miles south-south-east of Wadley. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, not dramatic peaks, but rolling hills that suggest the patient work of ancient watercourses. Dense stands of pine and oak form a verdant canopy, broken by fields of sun-kissed cotton and the glint of weathered barns. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a clean, woodsy perfume that clings to the skin. Winding dirt roads, more suggestion than certainty, meander through this landscape, each turn revealing a new vista of verdant quietude. The history of Shiloh is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring agricultural spirit of its people. For generations, this has been a place where the soil dictates the pace of life, where crops like cotton and corn have been the lifeblood of the community. While the larger economic currents have shifted, the legacy of farming remains palpable, evident in the well-tended fields and the quiet pride of those who continue the tradition. The nearby Tallapoosa River, a shimmering ribbon of silver in the distance, has always been a silent witness to this enduring connection to the land, a source of sustenance and a pathway for the dreams of those who have called Shiloh home.

About This Shiloh Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Shiloh, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.020956, -85.53662. 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 Shiloh and Chambers County.

Detailed location data for Shiloh includes the ZIP code (36736), telephone area code (334, 251, 205), county seat of Chambers County (LaFayette), and school district assignment (DeKalb 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 Shiloh is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.