Fairview, Randolph 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, Randolph County.
| City | Fairview |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Randolph |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.695384 |
| Longitude | -80.232022 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Fairview is a locality in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States. Fairview is located at 38.6954°N, 80.2320°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 26570.0.
Fairview rises from the undulating landscape of Randolph County, a place where the rolling hills embrace a verdant quietude. It lies 66.2 miles south-south-west of Morgantown, WV (from Morgantown, WV: bearing 193°T), and is situated 17.8 miles north-north-east of Addison. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a subtle perfume that clings to the hemlocks and oaks that crown the slopes. Fields, often patchwork quilts of pasture and occasional stands of timber, descend into hollows where small streams, like silver threads, weave their way through the terrain. The character of Fairview is one of quiet resilience, a community that has weathered seasons and changes with a steady, unpretentious grace, its homes often appearing as sturdy anchors against the backdrop of the ever-present, watchful mountains. The history of Fairview is inextricably linked to the land and the resources it has yielded. For generations, the rhythms of agriculture have dictated life, with small farms dotting the landscape, their livelihoods often tied to the hardy crops and livestock that can thrive in this Appalachian soil. While not a major industrial hub, the echoes of past endeavors can be felt, perhaps in the weathered barns and the enduring spirit of self-sufficiency that permeates the area. The waterways, though not grand rivers, have always been vital, offering sustenance and shaping the modest settlements that have grown along their banks, each bend in the creek a silent witness to the unfolding story 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 Randolph 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. |