Fairfield Texas Map

About Fairfield, Texas

Fairfield is a locality in Freestone County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,924. The population density is 205.1 people per km². Fairfield is located at 31.7246°N, 96.1652°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75840.

Fairfield rests in the gentle embrace of Freestone County, a landscape defined by the soft, rolling contours of East Texas. It lies 31.2 miles southeast of Corsicana, TX (from Corsicana, TX: bearing 145°T), and is situated 9.7 miles northeast of Teague. Here, the land breathes with a quiet resilience, a mosaic of cultivated fields and the muted greens of mature pine and scattered oak, their branches reaching with a patient grace towards a sky that often holds the pale, luminous quality of early autumn. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and the distant, sweet perfume of ripening cotton, a subtle testament to the region's agricultural heart. Creeks, mere whispers of water for much of the year, meander through the terrain, their dry beds etched into the earth like old, forgotten narratives. The story of Fairfield is one of steady growth, a community woven from the threads of agriculture and the enduring spirit of its people. Founded in the mid-19th century, its early economy was tied to the fertile land, producing cotton and livestock that flowed outwards, connecting Fairfield to the wider world. Later, the discovery of oil brought a surge of activity, a temporary quickening of the pulse that left its mark on the town's character, a hint of boomtown grit beneath the placid surface. Today, agriculture still anchors Fairfield, though its broader economic landscape embraces small businesses and the quiet hum of a working town that values its connections. The courthouse square, a central gathering point, stands as a silent witness to generations, its weathered brick reflecting the enduring strength of a place that has seen its share of change but remains firmly rooted in its East Texas soil.

About This Fairfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fairfield, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.724613, -96.165248. 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 Fairfield and Freestone County.

Detailed location data for Fairfield includes the ZIP code (75840), telephone area code (903), county seat of Freestone County (Fairfield), and school district assignment (Fairfield Independent 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 Fairfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.