Fairfield Texas Map

About Fairfield, Texas

Fairfield is a locality in Freestone County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,924. The population density is 205.1 people per km². Fairfield is located at 31.7246°N, 96.1652°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75840.

Fairfield sits under a sky that often stretches out in vast, unbroken expanses, a soft blue canvas brushed with the pale gold of Texas sunlight. It lies 31.2 miles south-east of Corsicana, TX (from Corsicana, TX: bearing 145°T), and is situated 9.7 miles north-east of Teague. The land around Fairfield is a gentle swell of rolling hills, a subtle topography that hints at ancient, slow-moving waters. Here, the scattered oaks, some with branches like arthritic fingers reaching towards the heavens, cast dappled shadows that shift and deepen as the day progresses. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a dry, earthy scent, a subtle perfume of sun-baked soil and wild grasses. The quietude is profound, punctuated only by the distant hum of a tractor or the sudden, sharp cry of a hawk circling overhead. The history of Fairfield is tethered to the fertile earth and the resilience of those who first settled here, drawn by the promise of agricultural bounty. For generations, the economy of Fairfield has been largely shaped by the land, from cotton fields that once dominated the landscape to the cattle ranches that still dot the surrounding countryside. The legacy of its past is visible in the weathered facades of older buildings and the enduring spirit of its residents, who maintain a connection to the traditions that have shaped this corner of Freestone County. Even now, as modern life encroaches, there’s a distinct sense of continuity, a quiet acknowledgment of the generations who have worked and lived in Fairfield, their stories woven into the very fabric of the place.

About This Fairfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fairfield, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.724613, -96.165248. 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 Fairfield and Freestone County.

Detailed location data for Fairfield includes the ZIP code (75840), telephone area code (903), county seat of Freestone County (Fairfield), and school district assignment (Fairfield Independent 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 Fairfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.