Fair Hill, Cecil County
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| City | Fair Hill |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Cecil |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.702333 |
| Longitude | -75.867996 |
| Population | 1,200 |
| Density | 35.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 21078, 21921 |
| Area Code | 240, 301, 410, 443 |
| County Seat | Elkton |
Fair Hill is a locality in Cecil County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 35.0 people per km². Fair Hill is located at 39.7023°N, 75.8680°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21921.
Fair Hill rises from the rolling Maryland countryside, a place where the land itself seems to breathe with a quiet, enduring presence. It lies 6.1 miles east of Calvert, MD (from Calvert, MD: bearing 89°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north-north-east of Cecil. Gentle slopes, cloaked in a patchwork of verdant fields and stands of mature oak and maple, define its character, the terrain unfurling towards the Delaware border with a subtle majesty. The air here often carries the clean scent of earth and growing things, a subtle perfume that shifts with the seasons, from the sharp tang of frost in autumn to the sweet, humid breath of summer. Streams, like threads of silver, meander through the landscape, their banks softened by wild grasses and the occasional splash of a startled deer. This is a place where the sky feels vast, particularly at dusk when the light bleeds across the horizon in hues of rose and lavender, casting long, contemplative shadows across the fields. The history of Fair Hill is deeply intertwined with its agricultural heritage, a tradition that has shaped its economy and its soul for generations. Once part of expansive estates, the land now supports a thriving agricultural sector, with farms producing a variety of crops and livestock, their rhythms dictated by the turning of the seasons. The legacy of horse country is also palpable, with equestrian pursuits having long been a significant part of the local identity, evident in the well-maintained stables and the occasional distant whinny carried on the breeze. While not a bustling metropolis, Fair Hill possesses a quiet industriousness; its economy is rooted in the land and the dedication of its people to its stewardship. The character of Fair Hill is one of understated resilience, a place that has weathered the changes of time by holding fast to the fundamental virtues of hard work and a profound connection to the earth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Fair Hill, Maryland 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 Fair Hill and Cecil County.
Detailed location data for Fair Hill includes the ZIP code (21078), telephone area code (240, 301, 410, 443), county seat of Cecil County (Elkton), and school district assignment. 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 Fair Hill 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. |