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Overview

Fairlawn may refer to:

Places in the United States (by state)

Fairlawn, Florida

Fairlawn (Lexington, Kentucky), listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Fayette County, Kentucky

Fairlawn, Massachusetts

Fairlawn (Worcester, Massachusetts), listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Fairlawn, Nevada

Fairlawn, Ohio

Fairlawn, Pennsylvania

Fairlawn, Rhode Island

Fairlawn, Pulaski County, Virginia

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Fairlawn, Covington, Virginia, a neighborhood in the independent city of Covington, Virginia

Fairlawn (Washington, D.C.), a neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

Fairlawn (Kokomo, Indiana)

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WBP almanac

External sources

Wikivoyage Wikipedia

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The geography of a name

Across the United States, the moniker Fairlawn crops up in a surprising variety of contexts—from historic districts in New England to post‑war suburbs in the Midwest. The repetition reflects a 19th‑century real‑estate convention: developers paired the aspirational word "fair" with "lawn" to evoke genteel, verdant living. As a result, travelers will often find a Fairlawn that feels more like a neighbourhood brand than a distinct municipality, with each iteration borrowing the same breezy promise while adapting to local patterns of growth, whether it be the commuter belt of New Jersey or the desert fringe of Nevada.

What guidebooks miss

Because Fairlawn is rarely a headline destination, most travel guides skim over it. Yet the subtlety of these places offers an informal gauge of American suburbia. In the Northeast, a Fairlawn may sit adjacent to historic mill villages, inviting a short walk to industrial heritage sites. In the South, the name appears in small, unincorporated hamlets where county fairs and local diners anchor social life. For the curious traveller, a stop in any Fairlawn can provide a snapshot of regional architecture, school‑district politics, and the everyday rhythms that define life beyond the tourist trail.

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Fairlawn may refer to: Places in the United States (by state) Fairlawn, Florida Fairlawn (Lexington, Kentucky), listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Fayette County, Kentucky Fairlawn, Massachusetts Fairlawn (Worcester, Massachusetts), listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Worcester County, Massachusetts Fairlawn, Nevada Fairlawn, Ohio Fairlawn, Pennsylvania Fairlawn, Rhode Island Fairlawn, Pulaski County, Virginia Fair Lawn, New Jersey Fairlawn, Covington, Virginia, a neighborhood in the independent city of Covington, Virginia Fairlawn (Washington, D.C.), a neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Fairlawn (Kokomo, Indiana)