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The first recorded visit to the Fayette area was by the explorer Hernando DeSoto and his band in the year 1540. He traversed the Sipsey River, Coal Fire Creek, Bear Creek, Buttahatchee, and Luxapalilla Creek as he passed through during his search for gold and treasures. From that time it would be over 250 years before the northwest Alabama area would be visited by settlers.
Fayette County population 1s 17,241. Its county seat is Fayette, Alabama.
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Fayette County Alabama Cities:
Fayette, Winfield
Fayette County Alabama Towns:
Belk, Berry, Glen Allen, Gu-Win
Fayette County Alabama Communities:
Bankston, Bazemore, Bluff, Boley Springs, Hubbertivlle, Newtonville
The Sipsey River, a tributary of the Tombigbee River flows through the center of the county, while the North River, a tributary of the Upper Black Warrior River, flows through the eastern half. Luxapalila Creek, a tributary of the Upper Tombigbee River, flows south to north through the western half of the county. U.S. 43 runs south to north through the north-central and eastern portions of the county.
The Sipsey River is one of the last free-flowing swamp streams in Alabama. The river is popular with canoers and fishermen.
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Fayette Aquatic Center The Fayette Aquatic Center offers pools and waterslides for people of all ages. Address: 218 23rd Street NE, Fayette, AL 35555 Amenities include free wifi, food & drinks for sale, swimming lessons, lazy river, water aerobics, and lap swimming. The Aquatic Facility at the Guthrie Smith Park features a 5,380 sq. ft. outdoor multi-purpose pool, interactive play features, multiple water slides and drop slides on a 35 ft. tower, diving board, four 25-yd. lap lanes, large teaching area, spray pad integration, umbrella tables. Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 1pm-5pm, summer Ages 2+: $8 and Age 65+: $5 218 23rd Street Northeast, Fayette, AL, United States |