Merchants in Wilmington wanted a town on the Cape Fear River to secure trade with the frontier country. Fayetteville has received the All-America City Award from the National Civic League three times. According to the United States Census Bureau, Fayetteville has a total area of 147.7 square miles (382.6km2), of which 145.8 square miles (377.7km2) is land and 1.9 square miles (4.8km2) is water. [16], In April 2019, a report by GoBankingRates (which analyzed data from 175 American cities) listed Fayetteville as one of the top ten American cities at risk of a serious housing crash. Download Our Mobile App. Due to the success of Arkansas's track and cross country teams, Fayetteville is sometimes called the "Track Capital of the South". Fayetteville has a humid subtropical climate (Kppen Cfa). In 1832 David Walker, Chief Justice of the Arkansas supreme court, built a double log cabin on what is now Center Street. [90] The Fayetteville Master Plan includes provisions for over 100 miles (160km) of multi-use trails in the city. Rowan Street and Rowan Park in Fayetteville and a local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution are named for him, though Rowan County (founded in 1753) was named for his uncle, Matthew Rowan. These range from appointed positions at the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission to the Fayetteville Arts Council to the Fayetteville Public Library Board of Trustees to the Historic District Commission and the Tree and Landscape Advisory Committee. [125] This facility was improved several times throughout the years until the construction of the City of Fayetteville Water Pollution Control Facility downstream of Lake Sequoyah. The Fayetteville Schools District was founded on March 20, 1871, as the first independent school district in Arkansas. Historically, all sewage was sent to the Paul R. Noland Wastewater Treatment Plant (Noland WWTP) on the east side of town. In the Fayetteville area, following uplift during the Ouachita orogeny, the sediments were eroded to expose the Mississippian limestone formations of the Springfield Plateau, while south of Fayetteville the remaining deeply eroded Pennsylvanian sediments form the steep Boston Mountains. Fort Bragg and Pope Field pump about $4.5 billion a year into the region's economy,[45] making Fayetteville one of the best retail markets in the country. Although Arkansas generally does not use its civil townships for any governmental purpose, they are used for voting boundaries in some places. On April 16, 2011, Fayetteville was struck by an EF3 tornado during North Carolina's largest tornado outbreak. Best Western Fayetteville Inn. 329. from $84/night. $330,000. [80] The library includes a local coffeeshop, Arsaga's, and hosts several events, including film festivals, book signings, and public forums throughout the year. [70] In spring the Hogs baseball team can be seen in Baum Stadium, named one of the top college baseball facilities in the South by Rivals.com in 2010 due to the use of a large donation by the Walton family.[71]. The Sam M. Walton College of Business (named for Sam Walton) at the University has received numerous donations from the Walton family. Service was awesome, everyone checked on us, and took things off the table when we were finished to give you more space for other items. ABC11 has Fayetteville local news covered. We are locally owned and operated and conveniently located at 201 W Genesee St. The Economic & Community Development Department is tasked with providing quality service and opportunities to the citizens of Fayetteville by administering programs that provide decent, safe, and affordable housing; neighborhood revitalization; support entrepreneurship and business growth; and expansion of the Citys tax base. [11] Fayetteville was the first city to be named in his honor in the United States. Adjacent to the University of Arkansas campus, several of Dickson Street's establishments cater to students and locals alike. July is the hottest month of the year, with an average high of 88.7F (31.5C) and an average low of 69.4F (20.8C). [49], Cumberland County Schools' headquarters are located in Fayetteville, and the schools serve all cities and towns of the county. The nearest airport for commercial flights is Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA), located 17 miles northwest of the city, which opened in 1998. [74] Dickson Street is also home to George's Majestic Lounge, the oldest live music venue in Arkansas and one of the oldest bar and concert venues in the Midwest. Learn More about Fayetteville Visit Website Visitor Information Center 200 Courthouse Sq. 3D WALKTHROUGH. Whether youre looking to equip your house with the basics like bedding and cookware or looking to give your space a stylish update with home dcor, the Bed Bath & Beyond store in Fayetteville has everything you want and everything you didnt know your home needed. Built in 1867 following the Civil War, the cemetery has been expanded from its original 1,800 interments to over 7,000 interments. [39] Temperatures above 100F (38C) are rare but do occur, on average, 3 times a year. To the east of College Avenue is the oldest road in Fayetteville, Arkansas Highway 265. Fayetteville is located 22 miles (35 km) south of downtown Atlanta. [110], The University of Arkansas was founded in Fayetteville in 1871 as Arkansas Industrial University. Stay up-to-date with breaking news and live video from Fayetteville, Fort Bragg and the surrounding neighborhoods. It has donated millions of dollars to the university's logistics program, including $10 million funding the J.B. Hunt Center for Academic Excellence that completed in 2010. 2.5 Baths. The main entity at Pope is now the Air Force Reserve, although they still have a small amount of active personnel. Residents value food that is local, whether that means locally owned or locally grown often, its both! For more information please call 479-575-8382 or [emailprotected]fayetteville-ar.gov. Art Galleries Art Museums. [96] Superseding that jurisdiction is the 4th Judicial Circuit Court, which covers Washington and Madison counties. Fayetteville is home to St. Patrick Church, the oldest Catholic parish in the state, dating back to the 18th century. Annexations since 1870 are displayed on Fayetteville's website in the interactive maps section. Marches and sit-ins during the Civil Rights Movement, with students from Fayetteville State Teachers College (now Fayetteville State University) at the forefront, led to the end of whites-only service at restaurants and segregated seating in theaters. The Vietnam Era was a time of change in the Fayetteville area. After the war, the United States government established the Fayetteville National Cemetery in 1867. Fayetteville is also the namesake of the Fayetteville Shale, a geological formation which has recently become an epicenter for natural gas extraction by hydraulic fracturing. This institution remains today as Arvest Bank. [19][20] Two councilmen selected to name the city were from Fayetteville, Tennessee, which was itself named for Fayetteville, North Carolina (where some of its earliest residents had lived before moving to Tennessee). Tyson also has a presence on campus at the Tyson Center for Excellence in Poultry Science, which holds classes for the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences. Razorback Transit is a free bus system centered on the campus of the University of Arkansas with routes to other Fayetteville destinations such as Dickson Street or the Northwest Arkansas Mall. [37] Fayetteville's second annexations took place in 1946 when it incorporated Fayette Junction and McNair into the city. [107], Fayetteville is also home of public charter school Haas Hall Academy, independent of all of the public school districts. Day of the Week Hours; Despite this, they were eventually defeated by a larger Revolutionary force at the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge. Other major northsouth routes in Fayetteville include US 71B, which was the predecessor to I-49/US 71. $240,000. [8] When classes are in session, thousands of students on campus change up the pace of the city. 66. from $246/night. Formerly designated as Interstate 540 with the re-designation as Interstate 49 being granted by the U S Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration on March 28, 2014,[122] the highway became the first freeway in the area when it was completed in the 1990s to relieve the former US 71 (now US 71B) of a much-increased demand of through travelers following the unanticipated and rapid growth of the Northwest Arkansas metro. Temperature records range from 5F (21C) on February 13, 1899 to 110F (43C) on August 21, 1983, which was the highest temperature ever recorded in the State of North Carolina. [7] It is best known as the home of Fort Bragg, a major U.S. Army installation northwest of the city. [34] To the west is Farmington along US Route 62 and to the east is undeveloped land in rural Washington County.[34]. Fayetteville is located in the humid subtropical climate (Kppen climate classification Cfa) zone, with mostly moderate temperatures year round. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 3.02. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 208,501,[8] It is the 6th-largest city in North Carolina. Fayetteville shares many of the characteristics commonly given to Arkansas as a Southern state, yet it has also absorbed cultural influence from the Mid and South West. Dickson Street lies between the historic downtown square and the University of Arkansas, and its establishments continue to bill incredible acts, showcasing to Fayetteville and its visitors the best in local, regional and national entertainment. Fayetteville also has Amtrak, Megabus and Greyhound stations. Our Fayetteville Visitor's Guide outlines everything from special events and shopping to restaurants and lodging even maps of where to go! [113] Approximately 84% are Arkansas natives, with about 2% being international students due to the general lack of diversity in the region. [18], Fort Bragg and Pope Army Airfield Field are in the northern part of the city of Fayetteville.[19][20]. [24] The building was restored and is operated as the Headquarters House, a museum of the Washington County Historical Society. Upon receiving a grant in 2011, the Fayetteville Farmers' Market now accepts electronic benefit transfer (EBT) and food stamps. The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Station, built in 1911, provides daily Amtrak service with northbound and southbound routes leading to points along the East Coast.[77]. [72] As a result, student-centered off-campus apartments communities are being rapidly built to accommodate the growing student population. The district was established in 1871 as the oldest school district in Arkansas. Fayetteville contains 40 listings on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), the official federal list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation. Phone: main (315) 637-7960 (315) 637-7960. 2,266 Sq. Ft. 7700 Siple Ave, Fayetteville, NC 28304. Several U.S. Army airborne units are stationed at Fort Bragg, most prominently the XVIII Airborne Corps HQ, the 82nd Airborne Division, the United States Army Special Operations Command, the 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne), and the United States Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School. Bud Walton Arena is home to the Arkansas men's and women's basketball teams. Currently (2020) it is a local history museum. 20. As of March 2019 Fayetteville reflected an unemployment rate of 5.2%, which is higher than the national average of 3.8% and the North Carolina average of 4%.[46]. The city is on the outskirts of the Boston Mountains, deep within the Ozarks. Service was awesome, everyone checked on us, and took things off the table when we were finished to give you more space for other items. Location Features. Containing boutiques, restaurants, music venues, museums, condos, the visitor center, and a convention center, the Square is constituted of both historic structures and new constructions. Raleigh, the states capital, is approximately 65 miles north of Fayetteville, and Charlotte, a major commercial center, is about 200 miles to the west of the city. Get Directions. [6] In 2015 the city elected its first African-American mayor, Edward Johnson, a retired US navy commander and pastor. In September 2008, Fayetteville annexed 85% of Ft. Bragg, bringing the population of the city to 206,000. IHeartMedia owns four radio stations in the area, including KIGL 93.3 FM (classic rock), KMXF 101.9 FM (Top 40), KKIX 103.9 FM (country music) and KEZA 107.9 FM (adult contemporary). Delivery & Pickup Options - Rated 3.2/5 with 186 reviews of Gochas Breakfast Bar - Fayetteville "Good food and nice atmosphere! By TheSouthernExplorer. [41], The Masjid Omar ibn Sayyid mosque was named after Omar ibn Said, an African Muslim who was jailed as a fugitive slave and sold in Fayetteville in the 19th century. The Razorback Greenway is a 36-mile (58km), primarily off-road, shared-use trail that connects Fayetteville with Bella Vista via Johnson, Springdale, Lowell, Bentonville, and Rogers. Fayetteville Community Radio, The Public Square, KPSQ 97.3 FM, operates via a low-power license granted by the FCC.[121]. The center is located on Dickson Street halfway between the University and the town square. [57] Transportation company J. Flatbread Pizza At Panera Bread Fayetteville - Towne Drive. Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium plays host to the Arkansas Razorbacks football team, usually hosting 67 home football games each season. [52], 69.6% of Fayetteville's population describes themselves as religious, above the national average of 48.34%. Fort Bragg is the backbone of the county's economy. 66. from $246/night. The local region was heavily settled by Scots in the mid/late 1700s, and most of these were Gaelic-speaking Highlanders. Located in the mid-South, Fayetteville's culture is distinct and it differs from the southeastern portion of the state and other Southeastern Conference college towns, areas more commonly associated with the Deep South. B. No trip to Fayetteville is complete without a trip to the famed Dickson Street, where you can find a variety of restaurants, bars and live-music venues, including Georges Majestic Lounge, the oldest and longest-running club and live-music venue in Arkansas. Approximately 2 to 3 miles (3.2 to 4.8km) are added to the system per year. Segregation of public facilities continued. In 1828, George McGarrah settled at Big Spring with his family on the modern day corner of Spring and Willow, founding the town of Washington, and starting work on the courthouse. 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