Bicentennial

In January 1821, almost four years before Fayette County was created, Fayette Court House Town was created. Through the years, there have been many name changes, both official and unofficial. However, through all of the changes, through fires, wars, The Great Depression and other catastrophic events, the town has survived and now Fayette officially celebrates its 200th birthday.

After the creation of the State of Alabama in 1819, early settlers began moving into an area where they found a haven, flanked by the Sipsey and Luxapilila Rivers. Its river bottoms furnished fine farming land, and the hillsides rich with timber furnished logs to build homes. There was also a bountiful supply of wild game for food. These settlers formed a small village located on the hill between Five-Points and Highway 18 (Vernon Highway). In January of 1821, almost four years before Fayette County was created in Dec.

The City of Fayette will celebrate its bicentennial (200th anniversary) as an incorporated city on Jan. 15, 2021. Fayette was first incorporated on Jan. 15, 1821 as “Fayette Court House.” The name has changed many times throughout the years, and the central location of the town has also shifted from its original geographic location. The town was originally called Lafayette, but due to other towns bearing the same name, the town was incorporated as Fayette Court House.
 

The “Making Alabama: A Bicentennial Traveling Exhibit,” will be in Fayette County at Hubbertville School from Feb. 15-22. The schedule for the exhibit at Hubbertville School is: Friday, Feb. 15 from 3:30-7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 16 (Grand Opening) noon-5 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 17 from noon-5 p.m., Monday, Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. - 5 pm., Tuesday, Feb. 19 - Friday, Feb. 22 from 3:30-7 p.m.