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These municipalities have their own elected officials…the County Commissioners do not oversee the municipalities. The County maintains a close working relationship with the municipalities; however, the Commissioners do not have jurisdiction over local municipal matters. The Board of Commissioners created the Municipal Advisory Board which meets on a quarterly basis to discuss pertinent issues with representatives from local municipalities.
Arrow Left Arrow Right. We need your help! Please take a few minutes to give us your feedback. Read More. Few places in America have played such a formative role in our country's most defining moments as Fayetteville. From its original settlement in by Scottish immigrants through the deployment of troops to Afghanistan and Iraq today, it is here the very seeds of American freedom, democracy and patriotism were planted and continue to grow.
Out of the dozens of U. Forty-two years after its founding in , Lafayette traveled to Fayetteville in a horse-drawn carriage and was welcomed by residents. Fayetteville's original settlers were from the highlands of Scotland and arrived in via the Cape Fear River. The area grew as a center of government and commerce because of its location as an inland port and the hub of the early "Plank Roads" system, key to overland travel from the s to s.
The Fayetteville area has played key roles during defining moments in America's history. The Liberty Point Resolve of pledged local support for the Revolutionary War cause for independence from England while Scottish heroine Flora MacDonald rallied for the loyalist cause.
After the Revolution, with no permanent state capital, the North Carolina legislature periodically met here. In , at a meeting in Fayetteville, the legislature ratified the U. Constitution and chartered the University of North Carolina, America's oldest state university. Fayetteville citizens joined together to rebuild their city after two separate calamities.
The first was the Great Fire of that destroyed over buildings. However, the ensuing reconstruction resulted in many of the landmark structures that we appreciate today.
The second occurred during the Civil War when the city found itself in the path of General Sherman's Union troops. They wreaked destruction upon the town and burned the N.
Arsenal, a manufacturing facility for weapons and ammunitions for the Confederacy. Once again, Fayetteville rose to the challenge to repair the damages to their city and spirit. Known throughout its history for its cultural diversity and military presence, today the Fayetteville area stands testament to its proud past.
Many structures have been painstakingly preserved to reflect this history in nine designated historic districts:. Sign up for our emails to get the latest news, personalized trip ideas, and special offers that fit your interests! We use cookies on our website to enhance your experience. By continuing on our website, you consent to our use of cookies.
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