Fairview Ohio Map

About Fairview, Ohio

Fairview is a locality in Gallia County, Ohio, United States. Fairview is located at 38.8440°N, 82.2571°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 43773.

Fairview rests in a broad, fertile hollow, where the land gently slopes towards the Ohio River, its broad waters a constant, murmuring presence in the distance. It lies 31.1 miles north-north-east of Huntington, WV (from Huntington, WV: bearing 19°T), and is situated 6.5 miles west of Point Pleasant. Rolling hills, cloaked in a dense tapestry of deciduous trees, cradle the settlement, their slopes etched with the winding paths of countless small creeks that feed into the larger artery. In the summer, the air hangs thick and sweet with the scent of freshly mown hay and the wild honeysuckle that spills over weathered fences, while in autumn, the hills ignite in a riot of russet and gold, a breathtaking farewell to the sun’s long reign. The very sky above Fairview seems to possess a peculiar softness, especially in the late afternoon, when the light filters through the leaves, painting the landscape in hues of honey and amber. The roots of Fairview run deep, intertwined with the agricultural bounty of Gallia County, where farming has long been the lifeblood of its people. Generations have worked this rich soil, coaxing corn, soybeans, and a variety of fruits from its generous earth, their labor a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of the place. The local economy, while primarily agricultural, also finds strength in small businesses that serve the needs of the residents, from the bustling general store to the quiet hum of a local mechanic's shop. History whispers from the sturdy brick buildings that line the main street, remnants of a bygone era when river trade and the burgeoning industries of the region shaped its destiny. Though not a place of grand pronouncements or bustling throngs, Fairview holds a quiet dignity, a self-sufficiency born of its connection to the land and the enduring bonds of its community.

About This Fairview Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fairview, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.843969, -82.257094. 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 Fairview and Gallia County.

Detailed location data for Fairview includes the ZIP code (45693), telephone area code (740), county seat of Gallia County (Gallipolis), and school district assignment (East Guernsey Local 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 Fairview is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.