WELCOME TO FAYETTE COUNTY
Whether you are a first time visitor, a return visitor or a resident of Fayette County, take time to discover and experience Fayette County's history, recreation and many attractions
Right Here in Fayette County
Fayette County government does not have its own Tourism Department. Fayette County has designated
Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau its TPA - Tourism Promotion Agency. The Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau as been Fayette County's TPA for a number of years and receives 50% of revenue derived from the Hotel Tax and to use this revenue to market and promote tourism by attracting people to visit Fayette County.
In developing this Official Fayette County Government Website, many searches on the web were undertaken to determine some useful links to those visiting Fayette County. The following are some resources that we trust you will find useful.
Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau
Visit Laurel Highlands Southern Alleghenies
GAP Trail - Great Allegheny Passage
VisitPA.Com
Fayette County Parks and Trails
A few of Fayette County's historic and cultural attractions
| Coal & Coke Heritage Center |
The Coal & Coke Heritage Center captures & preserves the history and preservation of the Connellsville Coke Region. Visit our Exhibit. |
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Cabin home built in 1782 for Col. William Crawford, pioneer,
soldier and friend of George Washington. Located in Connellsville. |
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America's most famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright
built this home for department store owner, Edgar J. Kaufman in1936 |
| Fayette County Fairgrounds |
History of the fairgrounds |
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Houses local history museum focusing on the National Road and
coal and coke era |
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National battlefield site of the opening battle of the French & Indian War. This 1754 battle marked the 1st event in the military history of George Washington and his only military defeat.
Nearby attractions are Jumonville Glen and Braddock's Grave |
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National Historic Site - estate of Albert Gallatin |
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Site of Dunbar's Camp during the 1755 Braddock expedition.
Also site of the 65 foot high mountaintop steel cross
having a view of over 40 miles on a clear day |
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Kentuck Knob |
Another design of Frank Lloyd Wright |
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The largest caverns in PA - Has several amenities |
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The Cochran family, coal tycoons, built this mansion overlooking the Youghiogheny River |
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National Historic Landmark. Built in 1803 by ironmaster, Isaac Meason. Site of Gist's Plantation |
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Former estate of famous coal baron J.V.Thompson. Now motherhouse of the Sisters of St. Basil and annual pilgrimage on Labor Day |
| Cross of Christ at Jumonville |
Stands 60 feet tall on Dunbar's Knob |
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Brownsville's historic castle - Home of Jacob Bowman; Owned by Fayette County; Managed by the Brownsville Historical Society |
| Ohiopyle State Park |
The largest state park in PA having whitewater rafting,
hiking trails, camping and more |
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Built in 1835 and one of two remaining toll houses in PA; Owned by the PA Historical & Museum Commission; Managed by the Fayette County Historical Society |
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14 mile lake having several amenities |
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Iron Furnaces |
General link to the iron furnaces in Fayette County
Specific links: Wharton Furnace Mt Vernon Iron Furnace |