Shiloh Alabama Map

About Shiloh, Alabama

Shiloh is a locality in Clay County, Alabama, United States. Shiloh is located at 33.2573°N, 85.7494°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35986.

Shiloh rests in a landscape of rolling hills and dense woodlands, where the air often carries the scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 28.2 miles south of Anniston, AL (from Anniston, AL: bearing 170°T), and is situated 3.7 miles south of Lineville. The terrain here is a testament to the gentle sculpting of water and time, with shallow ravines and meandering creeks carving through the land. Sunlight filters through the canopies of oak and hickory, dappling the forest floor in shifting patterns that change with the slow arc of the day. A quiet stillness often pervades Shiloh, broken only by the distant call of a bird or the rustle of unseen creatures in the undergrowth. Historically, Shiloh was shaped by the agricultural endeavors of its early settlers, who cleared land for cotton and corn in the fertile valleys. The local economy, while modest, has always been tied to the land, with generations of families finding sustenance and purpose in farming and related trades. Though no major industries dominate, the resilience of a rural American spirit is palpable, a quiet strength cultivated through the cycles of seasons and the traditions passed down. The very character of Shiloh seems imbued with this enduring connection to the earth, a place where life unfolds at a pace dictated by nature's own steady rhythm.

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: 33.257338, -85.749405. 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 Clay County.

Detailed location data for Shiloh includes the ZIP code (36736), telephone area code (334, 251, 205), county seat of Clay County (Ashland), 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.