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In the early 1800's, Fayetteville
was a stagecoach stop on the Bastrop to San Felipe Trail.
The town was settled in the late 1820's by members of
Stephen F. Austin's Colony. German immigrants (1840's)
were followed by Czechs (1850's) and to this day those
early settlers' culture remains part of the town's history
and heritage.
Today, the
Town Square features business and shops located within
"oldtime" false-front buildings. The 1880's Precinct
Courthouse (with old jail on second floor) along with
the bandstand and benches on the grounds brings to mind
earlier days and times. Of special interest is the Fayetteville
Area Mueseum, home to displays colorfully depicting the
area's unique history and culture from early days to
the present.
Town Square Oak and Oldest
Building (c.1850) Photo: Jerry D. Brown
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Visitors enjoy antiques, collectibles and gift shops on and near
the square. (Shops open midweek and/or weekends.) Cafes
are open convenient hours for just a cup of coffee, a cold
drink, or for complete meals. The City Fire Department,
EMS, K-12 shcools, churches and local businesses provide
needed goods and services to this rural community.
Cummins Creek Bridge
Photo:
Jerry D. Brown
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Take time to drive
or bike our winding country roads over rolling hills,
past grazing cattle, hay fields and pastures, ponds reflecting
blue skies, and many interesting old barns and other
farm buildings. In the spring there is no better place
to view acres of bluebonnets. Late autumn brings the
beautiful colors of fall foliage to the countryside.
A 2400-acre
fishing lake, a park with hike, bike and nature trails,
an 18-hole golf course, area auto museums, live music
concerts, theatre, community and church fesitvals, historic
and scenic state park, herb and flower gardens, driving
and bike routes, cultural center and amphitheater are
all just a few miles or minutes away.
Our popular
Fun Events include Spring & Fall Antique Shows, May Art
Walk, Spring Bike Rides, Crusin' the Square, July City-wide
Garage Sale, Fall Harp Concerts, October "Lickskillet"
Days, and December Country Christmas.
Whether you
come for a day, a weekend, or longer, numerous comfortable
lodging accomodations including a restored 1900's hotel,
a lodge, several B&B's and guest cottages are available...
from in town to countryside... from rustic to elegant...
your choice is assured.
Information and Photos
provided by
Fayetteville
Chamber of Commerce
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