Your Guide to Fayette County, Ohio
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Quick answer: Fayette County is one of Ohio’s 88 counties. Its county seat is Washington Court House, it was established in 1810, and it has an estimated 28,552 residents as of 2025.
At a Glance
- County seat: Washington Court House
- Established: Mar 1, 1810
- Formed from: Ross and Highland Counties
- Named for: Gilbert du Motier, marquis de La Fayette, French military officer and aristocrat who participated in both the American and French revolutions
- Estimated population (2025): 28,552
- Total area: 406.58 sq mi
- FIPS code: 39047
About Fayette County
Fayette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 28,951. Its county seat and largest city is Washington Court House. The county was named for the Marquis de Lafayette, a Frenchman who was an officer in the American Army in the Revolution, when established on March 1, 1810. Fayette County comprises the Washington Court House, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Columbus Marion Zanesville, OH Combined Statistical Area. Recently, on April 2, 2025, it was one of a few counties with minor damage from an EF 1 tornado in southern Ohio. The total costs of the damage have yet to be determined.
History of Fayette County
Fayette County was formed on March 1, 1810, from portions of Highland and Ross Counties. It was named after Marie Joseph Motier, Marquis de La Fayette, a French general and politician who took the side of the Colonials during the American Revolutionary War and who played an important role in the French Revolution.
Cities and Villages in Fayette County
Cities
Washington Court House â€
Villages
Bloomingburg, Jeffersonville, Milledgeville, New Holland, Octa
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Background Checks, Process Serving and Private Investigations
Residents and employers in Fayette County can get BCI and FBI LiveScan fingerprinting, FD-258 fingerprint cards, process serving and licensed private investigations from these Ohio providers:
- Ohio Security & Investigations, Youngstown: licensed private investigations and fingerprinting. Call (888) 341-6960 or visit ohioinvestigators.com.
- 10-8 Protective Services, Columbus: investigations, fingerprinting and process serving. Call (800) 949-8521 or visit 10-8protectiveservices.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the county seat of Fayette County, Ohio?
Washington Court House is the county seat of Fayette County, Ohio.
When was Fayette County established?
Fayette County was established on Mar 1, 1810. It was formed from Ross and Highland Counties.
Who or what is Fayette County named for?
Fayette County is named for Gilbert du Motier, marquis de La Fayette, French military officer and aristocrat who participated in both the American and French revolutions.
How many people live in Fayette County, Ohio?
Fayette County has an estimated population of 28,552 as of 2025.
What cities are in Fayette County, Ohio?
Cities in Fayette County include Washington Court House †.
Where can I find local businesses in Fayette County?
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