Fayette County was created on December 20, 1824 from portions of Tuscaloosa and Marion counties. It is located in the northwest-central section of the state. 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. All records were lost in 1866 and again in 1916.

Cities in Fayette County Belk Berry Fayette Glen Allen Fayette County Clerk P.O. Box 509 Fayette, Alabama 35555-0819 205.932.4519

Date Created December 20, 1824 Name Origin Marquis de LaFayette Formed From Marion, Pickens & Tuscaloosa counties County Seat City of Fayette