Fayette facts for kids
Fayette is a name you'll find in many places across the United States. It's often used for towns, cities, and counties, and it has a special connection to American history.
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The Name Fayette
The name 'Fayette' is very popular in the U.S. because it honors a brave French hero. This hero played a big part in America's fight for independence.
Marquis de Lafayette
Many places named Fayette are tributes to Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette. He was a French nobleman and military officer. He became a major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. Lafayette was a close friend of George Washington. He helped America win its freedom from Great Britain. After the war, he was seen as a hero in both France and the United States.
Places Named Fayette
Because of his importance, many towns, cities, and counties were named after Lafayette. This was a way to remember his help and bravery. You can find places named Fayette in many different states.
States with Fayette Places
Here are some of the places in the United States named Fayette:
- Fayette, Alabama
- Fayette, Indiana
- Fayette, Iowa
- Fayette, Maine
- Fayette, Michigan
- Fayette, Mississippi
- Fayette, Missouri
- Fayette, New York
- Fayette, Ohio
- Fayette, Utah
- Fayette, West Virginia
- Fayette, Wisconsin, a town
- Fayette (community), Wisconsin, an unincorporated community
- Fayette City, Pennsylvania
- Fayette Historic State Park, Michigan
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In Spanish: Fayette para niños
