About Fairhope, Alabama

Fairhope was established by single-tax colonists, who were called this because of their belief in the economic theories of Henry George. Mr. George advocated no taxes other than a single land tax.

The colonists looked at land throughout the South and Midwest before settling in 1894 on a high bluff overlooking Mobile Bay. According to legend, one of the group said the new colony had a "fair hope" of success, and the community of Fairhope was born. Based on a spirit of cooperative individualism, the Single Tax Colony attracted supporters and financial backers from around the country, drawing an eclectic assemblage of industrious, creative, and free-thinking people to Fairhope.

The City of Fairhope was established with around 500 residents in 1908, taking over responsibility for all municipal services. In the 1930s, the city became the caretaker of Fairhope's greatest assets, the beachfront park, the park lands on the bluff above the beach, Henry George Park, Knoll Park, and the quarter-mile long pier, all gifts of the Single Tax Colony, which continues to have an active presence in the city to this day.

Fairhope has always been a resort community, early visitors came by Bayboat from Mobile to vacation in the small bay cottages and hotels along the bluff top. Vacationers came to Fairhope in the early days for many of the same reasons they do today: its pleasant climate, peaceful surroundings, and inspiring scenery.

Fairhope is a city in Baldwin County, AL with a population around 17,000. Fairhope will really catch your eye because of its small town charm. Fairhope is a traditional small, southern town with lots of traditional southern charm. Most residents are very loyal and proud of Fairhope and it's pretty downtown.

Fairhope is in the final stages of adding a skate park, there is an olympic size indoor pool, plus 2 outdoor city pools. 3 city playgrounds, a bayfront park where you can play in the water, fishing, a bike path along scenic 98. There is a locally owned toy store, 3 downtown shops that sell ice cream and an art center that offers numerous arts education classes for kids year round.

There are many free events, parades and activities all year round in Fairhope. The park and the Pier are places to go in the evenings to watch the beautiful sunsets.

Fairhope has a humid subtropical climate. It experiences hot, humid summers and generally mild winters, with average high temperatures ranging from 90°F in the summer to 59°F high during winters.

Fairhope is best known for its lovely parks, romantic and sweeping views of Mobile Bay and the charm of its shops and flowers. It's tranquil and refreshing and appeals to something deep in everyone. Whether you come for a day or for a lifetime, you'll be welcomed to beautiful Fairhope.
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