Fairlea West Virginia Map

About Fairlea, West Virginia

Fairlea is a locality in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,312. The population density is 130.7 people per km². Fairlea is located at 37.7807°N, 80.4570°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24901.

Fairlea unfolds with a quiet grace in Greenbrier County, a landscape shaped by the persistent flow of the Greenbrier River. It lies 38.2 miles north of Blacksburg, VA (from Blacksburg, VA: bearing 356°T), and is situated 1.6 miles south-south-west of Lewisburg. Rolling hills, cloaked in a deep, verdant green for much of the year, cradle the land, their slopes softened by the passage of seasons. The air here carries a crisp, clean scent, a blend of damp earth and pine, particularly potent after a summer rain, and the quality of light as dusk descends paints the western sky in hues of bruised plum and fading rose, casting long, theatrical shadows across the undulating terrain. The very character of Fairlea seems to absorb this gentle, natural rhythm, a place where the land dictates the pace. The history of Fairlea is entwined with the agricultural bounty of the Greenbrier Valley, a region that has long sustained itself on the rich soil and the predictable cycles of planting and harvest. While farming remains a cornerstone, the local economy has diversified, finding its footing in services and small-scale enterprises that cater to the needs of both residents and visitors drawn to the area's natural beauty. The presence of the Greenbrier River, a vital artery for recreation and a constant, murmuring companion, influences the spirit of Fairlea, offering opportunities for fishing and a quiet contemplation of the water's ceaseless journey. It is a place where the past is not forgotten but lives on in the enduring landscape and the quiet pride of its people.

About This Fairlea Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fairlea, West Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.780677, -80.457019. 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 Fairlea and Greenbrier County.

Detailed location data for Fairlea includes the ZIP code (24901), telephone area code (304), county seat of Greenbrier County (Lewisburg), and school district assignment (Greenbrier County 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 Fairlea is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.