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Fayette County, Tennessee

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Fayette County is just east of Memphis, along the Mississippi border. The county’s been around since 1824, named after the Marquis de Lafayette. The county’s growing fast, but it’s working to keep its character.

Somerville serves as the county seat, with its historic courthouse square. You’ll see a lot of cotton fields here and it’s still a major crop. The Wolf River runs through the county, providing some great spots for canoeing and kayaking.

There’s a strong equestrian culture, with horse farms scattered throughout. Barbecue’s a big deal here. Don’t leave without trying some. Fayette’s a place where old South hospitality meets new South progress.

CategoryDetails
County NameFayette County
County SeatSomerville
PopulationApproximately 44,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesSomerville, Oakland, Piperton, Gallaway, Rossville
Interstates and HighwaysInterstate 40, U.S. Highway 64, State Highway 57
FIPS Code47-047
Total Area (Land and Water)706 square miles (704 sq mi land, 2 sq mi water)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Haywood County (North), Hardeman County (East), Benton County, Mississippi (Southeast), Marshall County, Mississippi (South), Shelby County (West), Tipton County (Northwest)
Time ZoneCentral Time Zone (CST)
StateTennessee
Coordinates35°14’N, 89°24’W
EtymologyNamed after the Marquis de Lafayette, a French aristocrat who fought in the American Revolutionary War
Major LandmarksAmes Plantation, Herb Parsons Lake, Somerville Historic District
WebsiteFayette County Website

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