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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Fayette_County,_GeorgiaFayette County, Georgia - Wikipedia

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   Fayette County is a county in the north central part of Georgia, named after the French Revolutionary War hero Marquis de Lafayette. It is a suburb of Atlanta and has a population of about 119,000.

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Fayette_County,_KentuckyFayette County, Kentucky - Wikipedia

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   Fayette County is a county in central Kentucky, consolidated with the city of Lexington. It has a population of about 320,000 and is named for the French Revolutionary War hero Marquis de Lafayette.

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4. fayettecountyga.govOfficial Website of Fayette County, Georgia.

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   Official Website of Fayette County, Georgia. NEWS & EVENTS. Fayette County Poll Worker Training Kicks Off. Fayette County, GA - Every election season, a diverse group of poll workers spend hours serving the community. Fayette County Elections and Voter Registration Department ensures they are trained and ready for the task.

5. www.georgiaencyclopedia.org › fayette-countyFayette County - New Georgia Encyclopedia

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   Following the forced removal of the Creek Indians to what is now Oklahoma, county land was divided into 202.5-acre lots that were drawn in a land lottery. Among those eligible to receive land were veterans of the American Revolution (1775-83) and widows with minor children. Because many of the original settlers were Revolutionary War veterans, the ...

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   Cotton was the predominant agricultural crop in the county during the nineteenth century. Fayetteville emerged as the only area with significant commercial activity, until about 1920. During the twentieth century, soybeanfarming overtook cotton as the major crop. Nine voting districts were laid out in 1821, and legally those nine are still in place...

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   The 1825 courthouse, the oldest courthouse building in the state, has undergone several restorations and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1888 a clock tower was added. The interior was renovated in 1965 and again in 1983, after a fire set by arsonists caused major damage. The courthouse was fully restored in 1983-84 and now...

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   Learn about the history, economy, and attractions of Fayette County, one of the original counties of Georgia. Find out how it was named, how it grew, and what makes it unique.

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6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Fayette_County,_AlabamaFayette County, Alabama - Wikipedia

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   Fayette County, Alabama. Fayette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2020 census, the population was 16,321. [1] Its county seat is Fayette. Its name is in honor of the Marquis de Lafayette [2] (or de la Fayette), who aided General George Washington in the American Revolutionary War.

7. fayettecountyga.gov › information › county-mapsMaps of Fayette County, Georgia.

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   A scalable road map of Fayette County is available in PDF format.

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   What is Fayette County Georgia known for?

   • Fayette County is one of five counties created in 1821. It is home to the only preplanned community in the Southeast, a 16,000-acre community called Peachtree City, which was chartered in 1959. Part of the Atlanta metropolitan area, it has experienced significant population growth since the 1970s.

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   How did Fayette County get its name?

   • Fayette County was created on May 15, 1821, from territory ceded to the United States by the Creek people, who had historically inhabited the area. It was named for the Marquis de Lafayette, French hero of the American Revolutionary War.

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   Where is Fayette County Georgia?

   • Fayette County (/ ˈfeɪ.ət / FAY-ət) is a county located in the north central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 119,194, an increase from 106,567 in 2010. Fayette County was established in 1821. The county seat, Fayetteville, was established in 1823.

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   Where is Fayette County Kentucky?

   • Fayette County is a county located in the central part of the U.S. state of Kentucky and is consolidated with the city of Lexington. As of the 2020 census, the population was 322,570, making it the second-most populous county in the commonwealth. Since 1974, its territory, population and government have been shared with Lexington.

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   Where is Fayette County now?

   • At that time, Fayette County reached northwest into what is now Atlanta, east past the courthouse in Clayton County, and south into part of Spalding County. Fayetteville, also named for the marquis, met the state’s requirement and was chosen as the county seat.

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   How many counties are in Fayette County?

   • Originally, Fayette County included land which makes up 37 present-day counties and parts of 7 others. It was reduced to its present boundaries in 1799. The county is named for the Marquis de LaFayette, who moved to the United States to support the colonies rebelling against British rule during the American Revolutionary War.

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   Fayette County is a county in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, 119,194 people lived there. [1] The county seat is Fayetteville.