Why is it called Fayetteville?
Our history page says the town was named for Fayetteville, North Carolina, where some early residents had lived, which was named for the Marquis de Lafayette. Look him up together.
- Who
- Kids, Families
- Ages
- 8+
- Time
- About an hour
- Cost
- Free
- When
- Any time of year
- Show up
- At the library.
How to do it
- Read the founding paragraph on our history page.
- At the library, find a book about Lafayette.
- Ask: what towns near us are named for people?
Grown-ups’ part
Come along, keep it short and fun, and let the kids lead the looking and asking. You handle anything that involves calling, sending or sharing.
Why it matters
Historical contextMake history fun for families & kidsExploration & critical thinking
Related
- Our Fayetteville history page
- Take the "now" for an old photo
- Read the old town paper
- Start a family tree at the Genealogy Room
- All 150 things to do together
Sources
Know better? If something here is wrong or out of date, tell us.
Did it? Send us your photo or story. We print kids’ first names, faces or photos only with a parent’s OK.