History of Fairview, Oklahoma in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 6, 2026

Fairview, Oklahoma is a city located in Major County and serves as its county seat. According to the 2020 Census, the city had a population of 2,740 residents. As the county seat, Fairview likely serves as a center for local government and administration within Major County.

August 20, 1903: First train arrives in Fairview

On August 20, 1903, the first train arrived in Fairview after the Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railway built a track through the town.

December 22, 1908: Fairview becomes the permanent county seat

On December 22, 1908, Fairview became the permanent county seat of Major County after winning an election against Cleo Springs, Orienta, and Ringwood.

1910: Fairview population in 1910

In 1910, Fairview's population increased to 2,020 residents.

2000: Fairview population data from 2000 census

As of the 2000 census, Fairview had a population of 2,733 people, with 1,131 households and 762 families residing in the city. The racial makeup was 96.74% White, 0.07% African American, 1.24% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.26% from other races, and 1.57% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos were 1.46% of the population.

2020: Fairview population data from 2020 census

According to the 2020 census, Fairview had a population of 2,740, a median age of 39.2 years, with 26.6% under 18 and 21.2% over 65. The census recorded 87 males for every 100 females.