Fayetteville is located in Cumberland County, just east of Fort Bragg. The community was named for the Marquis de Lafayette, French soldier who aided the colonists during the American Revolution.
Places to go and people to see – that’s Fayetteville, N.C. Located halfway between New York and Florida along I-95 in the scenic Cape Fear River Valley, Fayetteville is affordable and varied for residents and tourists alike. In fact, there is so much to see that many tours are themed. Historic tours begin with the Market house and are rich in Black History (don't miss the Isaac Hammond Marker home or the 1897 Poe House) and Civil War areas (General Sherman's Union troops went right through Fayetteville); Inspirational tours include churches dating back to 1756; Nature tours include roses & herbs, walks along the Cape Fear River at the Cape Fear Botanical Gardens, and llamas and other exotic animals at Jambbas Ranch; and don't forget the special Kids tours! Shopping covers the gamut from the latest malls to antiques - there are also Shopping excursion tours.
The focal point of downtown Fayetteville, the Market House sits in the center of the intersection of Green, Gillespie, Person, and Hay Streets. For decades meat and produce were sold beneath its arches by local farmers, while the second floor was the town hall. In recent years the second floor has been used as a public library, chamber of commerce offices, and an art museum. Many distinguished visitors have spoken from its balconies.
Architecturally unique in North Carolina, the Market House is one of the few structures in America to use this town hall-market scheme found in England. The clock chimes the hours and the bell in the cupola still rings at 7:30 AM for breakfast, at 1:00 PM for dinner, at sundown, and at 9:00 PM, once the curfew hour.
One of the most diverse cities in the US, Fayetteville, NC has many awards to its credit and activities for citizens. Fayetteville has won All-America City awards, and honors for the city song "My Hometown Fayetteville" and city show "Kaleidoscope". The sixth-largest city in North Carolina also has numerous historic sites, seven museums, three colleges and universities, multiple entertainment venues, a historic downtown and award-winning golf courses. We're right next door to Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base, so we are very military oriented. Immaculate parks and lively recreation centers offer you the chance to experience the outdoors or work on a jump shot.
Downtown Fayetteville offers visitors and residents many reasons to come visit, including an arts movie theater and a high tech gaming center; coffee shops and plenty of restaurants, jazz clubs and antique shops and even a Brew House. The downtown area has been undergoing a renovation for the past few years and has become a hub of energy and activity that many residents are excited about.
Housing Cost
Fayetteville offers a wide variety of homes available in all price ranges from $100,000 to $400,000+.
Demographics
The estimated population, in 2003, was 124,372. Fayetteville covers 58.8 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 240 feet above sea level.
Climate
Fayetteville, NC climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 90.40 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 31.10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 22 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Fayetteville is 46.78 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is July with an average rainfall of 5.21 Inches.
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