Fayette County

Fayette County is a county in southwestern Pennsylvania that spans across diverse terrain with varying landscapes throughout the region. The land transitions from rolling hills in the west to more mountainous areas toward the east.

The county was founded in 1783 from parts of neighboring Westmoreland County, shortly after American independence. It later became the center of the Whiskey Rebellion, a major civil uprising against federal taxation policies.

The county is named after the French general Lafayette, who fought in the American Revolution. This connection to the independence movement remains woven into local identity.

The county is administered from Uniontown, where main government offices are located and can be visited for local services. The area is best explored by car since communities are spread throughout the region.

Fort Necessity here marks the site of George Washington's first military engagement during the French and Indian War. This moment proved crucial to Washington's later rise to leadership in American history.

Location: Pennsylvania

Inception: September 26, 1783

Capital city: Uniontown

Shares border with: Westmoreland County, Somerset County, Garrett County, Preston County, Monongalia County, Greene County, Washington County

Website: https://fayettecountypa.org

GPS coordinates: 39.92000,-79.65000

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:21