Fayette County
Origin of the Name
Fayette County was named after Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette (1757–1834), the French-born general and hero of the American Revolutionary War.
Fayette County
County Details
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County Seat La Grange
Established 1837
Population 24,435
Median Age 47.1
Land Area 949.93 sq mi
Water Area 9.87 sq mi
Total Area 959.81 sq mi
Percent Urban 20.54%
Percent Rural 79.46%
Latitude, Longitude 29.8896° N, 96.8351° W