Fairfield, Covington County, Alabama facts for kids
This article is about Fairfield (disambiguation)|Fairfield. For other uses, see Fairfield, Covington County, Alabama (disambiguation).
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Fairfield, Alabama
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 Fairfield, Covington County, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Fairfield, Covington County, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Covington |
| Elevation | 190 ft (60 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 118112 |
Fairfield is a small, quiet community located in Covington County, Alabama, United States. It is an "unincorporated community." This means it's a place where people live, but it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is managed by the county government.
Exploring Fairfield's Past
The name "Fairfield" probably came from how the area looked. It might have been named for its "fair fields," meaning nice, open lands.
Early Days of Communication
A long time ago, from 1872 to 1903, Fairfield had its very own post office. This was an important place where people could send and receive letters and packages. It helped connect the community with the rest of the world.
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