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Fayetteville, Pennsylvania
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 Fayetteville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Fayetteville, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Franklin |
| Townships | Greene, Guilford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.26 sq mi (8.45 km2) |
| • Land | 3.26 sq mi (8.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,208 |
| • Density | 982.84/sq mi (379.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17222
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| Area code(s) | 717 and 223 |
| FIPS code | 42-25464 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1174651 |
Fayetteville is a community in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting statistics. It does not have its own local government like a city or town.
In 2020, about 3,208 people lived in Fayetteville.
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History of Fayetteville
Fayetteville got its name from Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette. He was a French general who became a hero in the American Revolutionary War. A post office has been open in Fayetteville since 1826.
Geography and Location
Fayetteville is in the eastern part of Franklin County. Its exact location is 39°54′43″N 77°33′49″W / 39.91194°N 77.56361°W.
Roads and Nearby Cities
U.S. Route 30 goes right through Fayetteville. This road can take you about 18 miles (29 km) east to Gettysburg. It can also take you about 6 miles (10 km) west to Chambersburg. Chambersburg is the main town in Franklin County.
Water Features
The Conococheague Creek flows along the northern edge of Fayetteville. This creek eventually flows into the Potomac River.
Land Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Fayetteville covers a total area of about 3.2 square miles (8.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Facts
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| 2020 | 3,208 | — | |
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As of the census in 2000, there were 2,774 people living in Fayetteville. There were 1,108 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. The average household had about 2.4 people.
Age Distribution
The population in 2000 was spread out by age:
- About 21.7% of people were under 18 years old.
- About 5.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 20.3% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Fayetteville was 42 years.
Famous People from Fayetteville
Some well-known people have connections to Fayetteville:
- Tom Brookens: A professional baseball player who played third base for teams like the Detroit Tigers.
- Benjamin Franklin Heintzleman: He served as the governor of the Alaska Territory.
- Newman Raimer: A soldier who fought in the American Civil War with the famous 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment.
- Jean Stapleton: A professional actress.
See also
In Spanish: Fayetteville (Pensilvania) para niños
