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| Located in the Ozark Mountain region of Arkansas
is the city of Fayetteville. The first known settlement on the site
of what was to become Fayetteville was started in the early 1820s.
When Washington County, Arkansas was created in 1828, the settlement
was selected as the county seat and it became known as Washington
Courthouse. In 1829, it was renamed Fayetteville. In 1841, it was
incorporated as a city and received a city charter in 1859.
During the Civil War, the citizens of Fayetteville strongly supported the Confederacy. Union troops raided the town on July 14th, 1862 and it became an occupied city. On April 18th, 1863, troops of the Confederacy attempted to drive the Union troops out of Fayetteville, but were unsuccessful. In August of 1863, the town was burned and following the Battle of Pea Ridge, the town and citizens were shelled by artillery under the command of General Price of the Missouri Guard on November 3, 1863. Following the Civil War in 1867, Fayetteville’s city charter, which had been issued in 1859, was abolished by the legislature. It wasn’t until 1906 that it was incorporated again. Fayetteville is a place of much natural scenic beauty, including nearby mineral springs. It is a summer resort for those hoping to get back to a more relaxed life in a very pretty setting. It is also an area known for its fruits, mainly apples, that grow so well in the vicinity. The University of Arkansas is located in Fayetteville. |
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