Fayetteville, New York facts for kids
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Fayetteville, New York
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Village
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Fayetteville Village Hall
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Location in Onondaga County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Onondaga |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.74 sq mi (4.49 km2) |
| • Land | 1.74 sq mi (4.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,225 |
| • Density | 2,435.16/sq mi (940.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13066
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-25527 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0949943 |
Fayetteville is a small village in Onondaga County, New York. In 2020, about 4,225 people lived there. The village is named after the Marquis de Lafayette. He was a French hero who helped the United States during its fight for independence. Fayetteville is part of the larger Syracuse area. It is located just east of Syracuse, in the town of Manlius.
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History of Fayetteville
Fayetteville was first settled by people in 1792. It officially became a village in 1844.
Some important old buildings in Fayetteville are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Charles Estabrook Mansion, the Genesee Street Hill-Limestone Plaza Historic District, and the Levi Snell House. These places help tell the story of the village's past.
Where is Fayetteville?
Fayetteville is in Central New York. You can find it where two main roads meet: New York State Route 5 and Route 257.
The village covers about 1.7 square miles (4.4 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits.
People Living in Fayetteville
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 1,281 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,402 | 9.4% | |
| 1880 | 1,556 | 11.0% | |
| 1890 | 1,410 | −9.4% | |
| 1900 | 1,304 | −7.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,481 | 13.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,584 | 7.0% | |
| 1930 | 2,008 | 26.8% | |
| 1940 | 2,172 | 8.2% | |
| 1950 | 2,624 | 20.8% | |
| 1960 | 4,311 | 64.3% | |
| 1970 | 4,996 | 15.9% | |
| 1980 | 4,709 | −5.7% | |
| 1990 | 4,248 | −9.8% | |
| 2000 | 4,190 | −1.4% | |
| 2010 | 4,373 | 4.4% | |
| 2020 | 4,225 | −3.4% | |
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In 2020, there were 4,225 people living in Fayetteville. These people made up 1,885 households. About 1,255 families lived in the village.
Schools and Learning in Fayetteville
Students in Fayetteville attend schools in the Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District. This district provides education from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Local Schools
Two schools are right in the village:
- Fayetteville Elementary School
- Wellwood Middle School
Wellwood Middle School recently had a big update. It got a new entrance, cafeteria, and more classrooms. They also added air conditioning and new windows. High school students go to Fayetteville–Manlius High School. This high school is located in nearby Manlius, New York.
Fayetteville Free Library
The Fayetteville Free Library is a great place for learning. In 2009, Library Journal called it a "5-star" public library.
The library offers many helpful things:
- Quiet areas for studying
- Computer labs
- A special space just for teens
- A makerspace where you can create things. It has 3D printers, a CNC router, and a laser cutter.
Did you know that Grover Cleveland went to elementary school here? He later became the 22nd and 24th president of the United States.
Famous People from Fayetteville
Many interesting people have connections to Fayetteville:
- Buddy Boeheim is a professional basketball player. He plays for the Detroit Pistons.
- Grover Cleveland was a president of the United States. He served two terms.
- Rose Cleveland was Grover Cleveland's sister. She was the first lady of the United States for a short time.
- Matilda Joslyn Gage was an activist. She worked for women's right to vote and to end slavery.
- Edward A. Hanna served as the mayor of Utica, New York for several terms.
- Steven Page is a musician, singer, and songwriter. He was a founding member of the band Barenaked Ladies.
- Caroline Pratt was an important educator. She helped create new ways of teaching.
- Ashley Twichell is a swimmer. She competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics.
See also
In Spanish: Fayetteville (Nueva York) para niños
