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FAYETTE COUNTY, TEXAS

29� 51' 36" N, 96� 55' 48" W (29.86, -96.93)
Population: 24,554 (2010)
Total area: 960 square miles (2,500 km2)
950 square miles (2,500 km2) land
9.8 square miles (25 km2) water

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Fayette County History

(from 1936 Texas Centennial Marker)

Formed from Colorado and Bastrop counties.
Created December 14, 1837.
Organized January 1, 1838.
Named in honor of Marquis de LaFayette. 1757-1834. Nobleman and republican friend of Washington and of the United States.
County Seat, La Grange.

Fayette County Town List

Cities, Towns & Ghost Towns: History, attractions, landmarks, architecture, monuments, museums, cemeteries, bridges, parks, vintage & contemporary images, area destinations, hotels, and forum.

County Seat - La Grange
Book Hotel Here - La Grange Hotels

Fayette County Vintage Maps

TX Fayette County 1907 Postal Map

Fayette County 1907 postal map
From Texas state map #2090
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

TX Fayette County 1920s map

Fayette County 1920s map
From Texas state map #10749
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

TX Fayette County 1940s map

Fayette County 1940s map
From Texas state map #4335
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

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