Fayette County was created on Dec. 20, 1824, from portions of Tuscaloosa and Marion counties. It is located in the northwest-central section of the state. It currently encompasses 630 square miles. The county was named for Gen. Lafayette who was touring Alabama at the time of the county’s formation. The county seat is located in the town of Fayette.
Probate Office: 113 N. Temple Avenue, P O. Box 509, Fayette, AL 35555.
Among Records Held: Births, 1884–1892, 1899–1903, 1908–1912, 1920–1941; Marriages, 1866–1880, 1912–1928; Deed Index, 1884–1904; Deed Records, 1866–1903; Voter Lists, 1908; Wills, 1869–1873, 1888–1934.