Shiloh Alabama Map

About Shiloh, Alabama

Shiloh is a locality in Marengo County, Alabama, United States. Shiloh is located at 32.1274°N, 87.7353°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35986.

Shiloh, Alabama, unfolds across a landscape of gentle, fertile plains that hint at the deep, red earth beneath. It lies 58.9 miles east-south-east of Meridian, MS (from Meridian, MS: bearing 106°T), and is situated 14.8 miles north of Thomasville. The land here breathes with a slow, steady cadence, a tapestry of cultivated fields and pockets of dense, verdant woodland. The air, especially in the languid afternoons of late summer, hangs thick and sweet with the scent of ripening cotton and the earthy perfume of damp soil after a passing shower. Wide, open skies stretch above, a canvas for clouds that drift lazily, casting fleeting shadows across the rolling terrain. The very feel of the place is one of quiet endurance, a persistent rootedness that speaks of generations who have known this ground intimately. The history of Shiloh is whispered in the rustle of corn stalks and the distant hum of machinery that signals the enduring agricultural heartbeat of Marengo County. For many years, cotton was king, its white bolls a familiar sight against the emerald backdrop, and the legacy of those plantations still colors the local memory. While the economy has diversified, the land remains the principal provider, with soy and other grains now joining cotton in the fields. There's a palpable sense of continuity here, a quiet pride in the work that feeds the nation and sustains the lives of its people. The roads, often lined with ancient oaks whose branches reach out like welcoming arms, lead to a life lived at a pace that allows for conversation and connection, a distinctly Southern rhythm that persists in Shiloh.

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: 32.12737, -87.735285. 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 Marengo County.

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