Fairview Virginia Map

About Fairview, Virginia

Fairview is a locality in Essex County, Virginia, United States. Fairview is located at 37.8982°N, 76.8127°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23924.

Fairview, Virginia, unfurls along the low, green slopes that lead to the Rappahannock River. It lies 28.4 miles west-south-west of Saint Marys, MD (from Saint Marys, MD: bearing 240°T), and is situated 5.1 miles south-west of Warsaw. The air here carries a perpetual scent of damp earth and pine, a humid breath that softens the edges of the afternoon light. Broadleaf trees, their branches thick with the promise of summer shade, line the quiet roads, their leaves rustling a hushed conversation with the gentle breeze. Fields, some neatly cultivated in rows of corn and soybeans, others left to the wilder growth of native grasses, stretch towards the horizon where the sky, a vast canvas of pale blue, meets the land in a hazy embrace. The occasional weathered barn, its timbers silvered by countless seasons, stands as a stoic sentinel against the ever-present verdancy, a quiet testament to the enduring agricultural heart of this place. The history of Fairview is inextricably linked to the fertile lands and the navigable waters that define its character. For generations, this region has drawn sustenance from the soil, its economy shaped by the rhythms of planting and harvest, the bounty of tobacco and grains once flowing down the Rappahannock to distant ports. Evidence of this past can be glimpsed in the architectural echoes of colonial-era estates that still dot the surrounding countryside, whispers of a time when this was a vital nexus of commerce and culture. Today, while the agricultural roots remain deep, a subtle diversification has taken hold, with small businesses and a growing appreciation for local crafts adding new threads to the economic fabric of Fairview. The river itself, a constant, flowing presence, continues to shape life here, offering a peaceful backdrop for the unhurried pace of everyday existence, a place where the past is not forgotten but lives on in the quiet dignity of the present.

About This Fairview Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fairview, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.898192, -76.812739. 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 Essex County.

Detailed location data for Fairview includes the ZIP code (24244), telephone area code (276), county seat of Essex County (Tappahannock), and school district assignment (Mecklenburg County Public Schools). 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.