FAYETTE COUNTY
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map of Alabama counties with Fayette County highlighted Fayette County was created on 1824 Dec. 20, from portions of Tuscaloosa and Marion counties. It is located in the northwest-central section of the state. It currently encompasses 630 square miles. The county was named for Gen. Lafayette who was touring Alabama at the time of the county's formation. The county seat is located in the town of Fayette.

Authority:
Owen, Thomas McAdory. History of Alabama and Dictionary of Alabama Biography. Chicago: S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1921.

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Updated: January 28, 2008
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