Green plaque № 59250

Lexington, KY, United States

Fayette County. One of three original counties formed when Kentucky Co., Virginia, was divided by Va. Act in 1780. Included area north and east of Ky. River, 37 present-day counties and parts of 7 others. Reduced to its present boundaries by 1799. Named for Marquis de Lafayette, French champion of l

iberty, who came to America in 1777 to assist with our war for independence.

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