Fairlawn Virginia Map

About Fairlawn, Virginia

Fairlawn is a locality in Covington (city), Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,419. The population density is 297.0 people per km². Fairlawn is located at 37.1452°N, 80.5438°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 24426, 24141.

Fairlawn occupies a quiet stretch of land defined by the persistent, rhythmic passage of the Jackson River, which carves a path through the earth just a stone’s throw from the center of activity. It lies 30.1 miles north of Hollins, VA (from Hollins, VA: bearing 356°T), and is situated 1.4 miles south-southeast of Covington. The air here holds the cool, damp weight of the nearby James River Ranger District, where dense stands of timber temper the sunlight into a soft, filtered glow. Beyond the immediate canopy, the terrain rises toward the distant Appalachian Mountains, their jagged silhouettes marking the western horizon like a permanent, ink-drawn boundary. Conrad Park sits at the heart of Fairlawn, offering a patch of managed green that serves as a terrestrial anchor for the surrounding landscape. To the north, the terrain drops into the quiet seclusion of Ford Hollow, while the gentle, cooling mist from Falling Spring Falls lingers in the memory of those who travel the few miles to witness its descent.

Fairlawn maintains a steady, deliberate pace that reflects a long-standing reliance on the land and the industries that have historically shaped this region. While the local economy has shifted away from the intensive agrarian traditions of the past, the influence of the soil remains, evident in the way the morning light catches the dust on the rural roads. Life in Fairlawn moves in accordance with the seasons, from the quiet maintenance of local plots to the seasonal interest in the Jackson Trail, which draws those seeking a closer connection to the rugged topography. The character of the people is as resilient as the timber in the James River Ranger District, forged by a history that values self-reliance and the quiet observation of a changing world. Even when the stillness of the afternoon is broken by the distant sound of transit, the town retains its composure, grounded by the steady, unceasing movement of the Jackson River.

About This Fairlawn Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fairlawn, Virginia. Coordinates: 37.145208, -80.543843. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Fairlawn includes the ZIP code (24426, 24141), telephone area code (540, 276), county seat of Covington (city), and school district assignment (Pulaski County Public Schools).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.