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Fayetteville, North Carolina is the county seat of Cumberland County and is located in the southeastern part of the state. The city was established in 1762 and named after the Marquis de Lafayette, a French military hero who fought in the American Revolution.

Fayetteville played an important role in the American Revolution, serving as a major center of recruitment and training for the Continentals. It was also the site of the Fayetteville Convention, where North Carolina ratified the U.S. Constitution in 1789. During the Civil War, it was an important Confederate supply center and the site of several battles.

Today, Fayetteville is home to Fort Bragg, one of the largest military installations in the world. The city has a strong military presence and is known as the "Home of the Airborne." It is also home to Fayetteville State University, one of the oldest historically black colleges in the country.

Fayetteville has a rich cultural heritage and is home to several museums and historic sites, including the Museum of the Cape Fear, the Fayetteville Area Transportation and Local History Museum, and the Fayetteville Independent Light Infantry Armory and Museum. The city also hosts several annual events, including the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival and the International Folk Festival.