Fairview, Marshall County
Fairview, West Virginia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Fairview, Marshall County.
| City | Fairview |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Marshall |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.739799 |
| Longitude | -80.790647 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Fairview is a locality in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States. Fairview is located at 39.7398°N, 80.7906°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 26570.0.
Fairview sprawls across rolling hills, a patchwork of verdant fields and dense woodlands that climb towards a sky often painted in hues of soft lavender and bruised twilight. It lies 22.7 miles south of Wheeling, WV (from Wheeling, WV: bearing 189°T), and is situated 7.5 miles north-north-east of New Martinsville. The terrain here is a testament to the patient work of water and time, with shallow ravines and gentle slopes shaping the land. The air, particularly after a summer rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of wet soil and decaying leaves, mingling with the fainter, sweeter perfume of wild honeysuckle that clings to overgrown fence lines. Houses, many with wide porches, seem to settle into the landscape, their weathered clapboard and sturdy brick blending with the muted greens and browns of the countryside. The history of Fairview is deeply entwined with the coal seams that once thrummed beneath its surface, the industry leaving an indelible mark on the land and its people. While the mines have largely fallen silent, their legacy persists in the quiet resilience of the community and the enduring character of its residents, many of whom trace their lineage back to the miners and their families who built this place. The local economy now finds a steadier footing in agriculture and small businesses, with the fertile soil still yielding crops and the local shops serving as vital hubs of daily life. Occasionally, a hawk will circle lazily overhead, its shadow briefly sweeping across the historic main street, a silent observer to the unhurried rhythm of Fairview.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Fairview, West Virginia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Marshall County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Fairview is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Fairview is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |