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Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Fairlawn, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Fairlawn and the surrounding area.

  • Weather ...
  • Astronomy & Satellites ...
    • Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
    • To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Fairlawn:
    • 33.197897, -87.610841
    • Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
    • Open the Heavens-Above website centered on Fairlawn
  • Bird Watching ...
    • We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
    • The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Tuscaloosa County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Tuscaloosa County
    • Since Fairlawn is near Hale County and also Greene County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Hale County
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Greene County
  • Waymarking ...
    • Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
    • Open the Waymark.com report for Fairlawn

Communities Also Named Fairlawn ...

We found thirteen communities that are also named Fairlawn.

Within Alabama, the name Fairlawn is unique.

Beyond Alabama, we know of thirteen communities that are located in the United States.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Florida
      • Broward County
      • This Fairlawn is located in Broward County and lies 655 miles [1,054.1 km]<1> to the southeast of the Fairlawn that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Broward County community of Fairlawn.
    • Indiana
      • Bartholomew County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Indiana community of Fairlawn [Bartholomew County].
    • Massachusetts
      • Worcester County
      • This Fairlawn is located in Worcester County and lies 1,066 miles [1,715.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Fairlawn that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Worcester County community of Fairlawn.
    • Nevada
      • Elko County
      • This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Nevada community of Fairlawn [Elko County].
    • New Jersey
      • Bergen County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New Jersey community of Fairlawn [Bergen County].
    • North Carolina
      • New Hanover County
      • This Fairlawn is located in New Hanover County and lies 562 miles [904.5 km]<1> to the east of the Fairlawn that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Hanover County community of Fairlawn.
    • Ohio
      • Summit County
      • This Fairlawn is located in Summit County and lies 638 miles [1,026.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Fairlawn that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Summit County community of Fairlawn.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Lycoming County
      • This Fairlawn is located in Lycoming County and lies 804 miles [1,293.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Fairlawn that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lycoming County community of Fairlawn.
    • Rhode Island
      • Providence County
      • This Fairlawn is located in Providence County and lies 1,067 miles [1,717.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Fairlawn that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Providence County community of Fairlawn.
    • South Carolina
      • York County
      • This Fairlawn is located in York County and lies 395 miles [635.7 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Fairlawn that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Fairlawn.
    • Tennessee
      • Washington County
      • This Fairlawn is located in Washington County and lies 368 miles [592.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Fairlawn that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Fairlawn.
    • Virginia
      • Covington City
      • This Fairlawn is located in Covington City and lies 532 miles [856.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Fairlawn that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Covington City community of Fairlawn.
      • Pulaski County
      • This Fairlawn is located in Pulaski County and lies 481 miles [774.1 km] to the northeast of the Fairlawn that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pulaski County community of Fairlawn.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Fairlawn ...

As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.

  • Chapelwood
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Chapelwood is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapelwood
  • Crestdale
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Crestdale is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crestdale
  • Dearing Place
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Dearing Place is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dearing Place
  • Fernridge
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Fernridge is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fernridge
  • Gardendale
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Gardendale is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gardendale
  • Green Hills
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Green Hills is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Hills
  • Green Valley
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Green Valley is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Valley
  • Greenview
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Greenview is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenview
  • Guilds Woods
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Guilds Woods is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Guilds Woods
  • Harperwood
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Harperwood is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harperwood
  • Hays Court
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Hays Court is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hays Court
  • Heritage Hills
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Heritage Hills is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Hills
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Hightown
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Hightown is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hightown
    • Hillcrest
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Hillcrest is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillcrest
    • Lincoln Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Lincoln Park is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Park
    • Meadow Lawn
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Meadow Lawn is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Lawn
    • Rosedale
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Rosedale is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosedale
    • Rosedale Courts
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Rosedale Courts is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosedale Courts
    • Roselawn
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Roselawn is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roselawn
    • Royal Pines
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Royal Pines is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Pines
    • Snow Terrace
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Snow Terrace is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Snow Terrace
    • Twin Manor
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Twin Manor is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Manor
    • University Lane
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • University Lane is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Lane

How Far From Fairlawn to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers, Almanacs & Directories that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Fairlawn to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Fairlawn and extending to:

  • Tuscaloosa, which is the Seat of Tuscaloosa County, lies just to the East.
  • Montgomery, which is the State Capital of Alabama, lies 94 miles [151.3 km]<1> to the southeast (SE). If you could drive a straight line from Fairlawn to Montgomery, with an average speed<4>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than two hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 6 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of three days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 708 miles [1,139.4 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 28 days and walking would take 41 days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,600 miles [10,621.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,310 miles [11,764.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,186 miles [8,346.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>'

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Fairlawn) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'.
<2>If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer.

Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name.

Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time.

Also keep in mind that Fairlawn could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out.
<3>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Fairlawn, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<4>While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day.
<5>The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Fairlawn to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Fairlawn. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.1979, Longitude: -87.6108       In this case, the coordinates for Fairlawn have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 314.143 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 309.783 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.688 degrees.