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82-417: Washington–Willow Historic District is a residential neighborhood of Fayetteville, Arkansas containing over one hundred historically and architecturally significant homes. Styles range from those popular in the mid-19th century through present day, predominantly Victorian , Italianate , neoclassical , and craftsman bungalows . Historically, Fayetteville leaders in business, law and education have all called

164-631: A Confederate attack in October 1864. After the war, the United States government established the Fayetteville National Cemetery in 1867. A cemetery for Confederate dead was founded in 1873. Newspapers were established early; in 1859, Elias Cornelius Boudinot , a young half- Cherokee attorney, and James Pettigrew founded The Arkansan. The Fayetteville Weekly Democrat began publishing in 1868. It later developed as

246-508: A Southern city, college town, and the fast-growing Northwest Arkansas metro area. Fayetteville shares many of the characteristics commonly given to Arkansas as a Southern state, yet it has also absorbed cultural influence from the Mid and South West. Located in the mid-South, Fayetteville's culture is distinct and it differs from the southeastern portion of the state and other Southeastern Conference college towns, areas more commonly associated with

328-596: A few blocks of West Avenue lined with unique shops, restaurants and bars. Adjacent to the University of Arkansas campus, several of Dickson Street's establishments cater to students and locals alike. The district has been enjoying a rejuvenation that began in the 1980s by Dickson Street merchants who had watched the street turn into a dilapidated, crime-filled area. Many businesses had relocated onto College Avenue, leaving Dickson Street empty and in disrepair. The steady improvements by local entrepreneurs during this time lured

410-722: A house and called it "Waxhaw" after his home in North Carolina . This was on the outskirts of town then but now is a street named after him that connects College and School streets. The first hotels were the Burnside House and the Onstott House. Fayetteville was incorporated as a town on November 3, 1836. In 1859, a city charter was obtained from the Legislature. During the Civil War the municipal government

492-580: A large donation by the Walton family. Senior Walk is a 5-mile (8.0 km) sidewalk record of every graduate from the University of Arkansas. It spans nearly the entire sidewalk network in the core of the campus. During the last decade, the university has drawn a large influx of students from bordering states, largely due to the New Arkansan Non-Resident Tuition Award scholarship program. As of Spring 2018, nearly 40% of

574-506: A museum in 1967, a function it has maintained ever since. Fayetteville, Arkansas Fayetteville ( / ˈ f eɪ ə t v ɪ l / ) is the second-most populous city in the U.S. state of Arkansas , the county seat of Washington County , and the most populous city in Northwest Arkansas . The city had a population of 93,949 as of the 2020 census , which was estimated to have increased to 101,680 by 2023. The city

656-588: A population of 463,205 at the 2010 census which had increased to 546,725 by the 2020 Census (an increase of 24.2 per cent). Although the Metropolitan Statistical Area does not consist of the usual principal-city-with- suburbs geography, Fayetteville's adjacent communities include Elkins , Farmington , Greenland , Habberton , Johnson , and Wyman . Fayetteville is entirely contained within Fayetteville Township , as

738-524: A series of mergers. The Arkansas Union (sometimes referred to simply as the union) is at the center of campus and student life. It contains a large computer lab with over 70 computers, a coffee shop (Hill Coffee Co.), the campus multicultural center, movie theater, auditorium, ballroom, food court, bus station, post office, offices for student government and student organizations, a satellite campus recreation center, and several other small stores and offices. The entire building has wireless internet access and

820-486: A student technology center that loans laptops out to students, free of charge. This building serves as the home for the music department and contains faculty studios, music classrooms, rehearsal and practice spaces, and administrative offices. It was constructed in 1976 as an addition to the Fine Arts Building which was designed by Edward Durell Stone in 1950. The existing music building was renamed in 2000 by

902-684: A variety of events, including First Thursday on the Square, the Block Street Block Party, the Lights of the Ozarks Festival, Last Night Fayetteville, and Fayetteville Farmer's Market. Containing boutiques, restaurants, music venues, museums, condos, the visitor center, and a convention center, the Square is constituted of both historic structures and new constructions. The farmers' market began in 1974 and runs 7am to 1pm from

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984-399: A year. January is the coldest month with an average high of 46.5 °F (8.1 °C) and an average low of 26.9 °F (−2.8 °C). Highs below 32 °F (0 °C) occur on average 10.4 times a year, with 0.6 nights per year dropping below 0 °F (−18 °C). The city's highest temperature was 111 °F (43.9 °C), recorded on July 14, 1954. The lowest temperature recorded

1066-413: Is a great magnet for fresh faces and young professionals from all across the nation and the world. Fall 2017 enrollment reports indicate that 55% of U of A students were from Arkansas, 40% from out of state, and the remaining 5% from foreign countries. Fayetteville has a strong BBQ tradition, and the majority of the city's BBQ joints serve Memphis-style barbecue , with some Texas influence. Fayetteville

1148-719: Is a historic house within the Washington–Willow Historic District in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The most historically significant structure in the city, it was built in 1853 and used as a base of operations for both the Union and Confederate States of America at different periods during the American Civil War . The house was the point of contention during the Battle of Fayetteville , which took place at

1230-717: Is also apparent along College Avenue , which contains hundreds of shops and restaurants. Northeast of campus are the Wilson Park Historic District and the Mount Nord Historic District . The Fayetteville Historic Square is the original city center of Fayetteville, and Dickson Street is the best-known entertainment district in Arkansas. Homes atop Mount Sequoyah in the eastern part of the city encircle Mount Sequoyah Retreat and Conference Center. Old structures are also located along

1312-449: Is also home to a diverse array of dining options as Thai, Vietnamese, and Cajun eateries can be found throughout the city's commercial districts. The Fayetteville Roots Festival, an annual celebration of local cuisine and music, only adds to the growing foodie culture of Northwest Arkansas with its community celebrations in the historic Fayetteville Square. The University of Arkansas is Fayetteville's biggest attraction, with influence in

1394-660: Is bordered along the north by Springdale and Johnson . At times, this transition is seamlessly urban. Fayetteville is not bordered to its south, instead opening up to scenic country along the Boston Mountains Scenic Loop . Past the rural communities of Greenland and West Fork is Devil's Den State Park . To the west is Farmington along US Route 62 and to the east is undeveloped land in rural Washington County. The Fayetteville–Springdale–Rogers Metropolitan Area consists of three Arkansas counties : Benton , Madison , and Washington . The area had

1476-417: Is due to the tradition of breaking off a piece of the stone after a proposal, a practice which has been forbidden. The origin of the name "Spoofer" or who Spoofer was, is unknown. On Tuesday February 25, 2020 the stone was heavily damaged in a construction related accident. In the accident the stone was broken into several pieces. The University of Arkansas announced the damage on Facebook, but also stated that

1558-470: Is located in the far west of the campus. The arena seats 19,368 patrons, making it the fifth-largest on-campus arena in college basketball. It is named for James "Bud" Walton , co-founder of Wal-Mart , who donated half of the 30 million price tag for the construction of the arena. The 1993–94 Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team won the national championship in the arena's first year. After an international search that produced more than 100 applicants,

1640-483: Is located just off Dickson Street, with an annual audience of 40,000 patrons including 18,500 students reached through outreach programs. The theatre was recognized in 2011 by the American Theatre Wing as one of the nation's ten most promising emerging theatres. Dickson Street is also home to George's Majestic Lounge, the oldest live music venue in Arkansas and one of the oldest bar and concert venues in

1722-604: Is officially named "Frank Broyles Field". (The field was dedicated to Frank Broyles on November 3, 2007.) The stadium has an approximate seating capacity of 76,000. The Frank Broyles Athletics Center, home to the Razorback Athletic Department and named after Frank Broyles , was located at the north end of the Stadium; the Center was built in 1975, renovated in 1994, and demolished in 2016. It featured

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1804-676: Is on the outskirts of the Boston Mountains , within the Ozarks . It was named after Fayetteville, Tennessee , from which many settlers had come, and was incorporated on November 3, 1836. Fayetteville is included in the three-county Fayetteville– Springdale – Rogers metropolitan statistical area , with 576,403 residents in 2020. Fayetteville is home to the University of Arkansas , the state's flagship university. When classes are in session, thousands of students on campus change up

1886-421: Is the second most populated city in Arkansas. In the 2010 census, Fayetteville had a population of 73,580 and grew by 26.8 percent from the year 2000. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 93,949 people, 36,705 households, and 16,703 families residing in the city. As of the census of 2010, there were 73,580 people, 33,661 households, and 14,574 families residing in the city. The population density

1968-555: Is water. The city is centrally located in Washington County, Arkansas , along Interstate 49 / US Route 71 . This is the only fully controlled access route through the area, which replaced the winding US 71 (now US 71B ) in the 1990s. An interstate connection with Fort Smith to the south and Kansas City, Missouri , to the north has contributed to Fayetteville's growth. Within Washington County, Fayetteville

2050-561: The Northwest Arkansas Times , and is still in print today. The Fayetteville Schools District was founded on March 20, 1871, as the first independent school district in Arkansas. The public school system was established by the Reconstruction era legislature; before the war, all education was private. Arkansas had struggled with a state banking crisis , resulting in the illegality of banking until 1868. Following

2132-695: The Deep South . Many of the city's first settlers came from Mid South states like Kentucky and Tennessee , who found the Ozarks similar to the Appalachian Mountains back home. The uplands of Arkansas, including the Fayetteville area, did not participate in large-scale plantation farming with slaves like the Arkansas Delta , instead electing to settle in small clusters, relying largely on subsistence agriculture and hunting rather than

2214-463: The Midwest . Opened by George Pappas in 1927, George's was the first bar in the state to integrate in the late 1950s, and began hosting live concerts in the 1970s. The Fayetteville Historic Square has been the center of Fayetteville since the county's first courthouse was located there in 1829. The area is surrounded by wide sidewalks, landscaped gardens, and one-way streets. The Square plays host to

2296-722: The Mount Nord Historic District , Washington-Willow Historic District , and Wilson Park Historic District . The Square is anchored by five NRHP structures; the original Fayetteville post office built in 1911, the Old Bank of Fayetteville Building, the Lewis Brothers Building constructed in 1908, the Mrs. Young Building built in 1887, and the Guisinger Building. The former Washington County Courthouse and Old Washington County Jail are located one block east of

2378-544: The USGS Board on Geographic Names . The other 2 are listed as "historical populated places." Annexations since 1870 are displayed on Fayetteville's website in the interactive maps section. Fayetteville's second annexations took place in 1946 when it incorporated Fayette Junction and McNair into the city. Baldwin was added the following year, with Barbara and Ruckers Grove being annexed in 1967. Fayetteville's most recent annexation occurred in 1982 when White Rock

2460-546: The University of Arkansas School of Law . The house where they were married and lived is now the Clinton House Museum highlighting his early political life and features campaign memorabilia, a replica of Hillary's wedding dress, a photo gallery, and footage from his early campaign commercials. Fayetteville does not host any professional sports teams, allowing the Arkansas Razorbacks to control

2542-459: The Walmart shareholders meetings each year at Bud Walton Arena . In 1828, George McGarrah settled at Big Spring with his family on the modern day corner of Spring and Willow, founding the town of Washington, and starting work on the courthouse. On October 17, Washington County was established, Washington chosen as the county seat. The Washington Courthouse was finished in 1829, and also contained

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2624-520: The Walton Arts Center , today Arkansas's premier center for arts and entertainment, to locate on Dickson Street, a decision that proved beneficial to all parties involved. The Walton Arts Center is the result of a joint effort between the City of Fayetteville and the University of Arkansas to bring arts to the city. The center is located on Dickson Street halfway between the University and

2706-436: The town square . It currently features a full Broadway theatre season, arts camps, continuing education opportunities for teachers of the arts, University-sponsored performances in addition to serving as a host for community events. A considerable donation from the namesake Walton family assisted greatly in the construction of the building. TheatreSquared , Northwest Arkansas's only year-round professional regional theatre,

2788-739: The Boston Mountains were formed when sandstones and shales were deposited on top of the Springfield Plateau during the Pennsylvanian Period. In the Fayetteville area, following uplift during the Ouachita orogeny , the sediments were eroded to expose the Mississippian limestone formations of the Springfield Plateau, while south of Fayetteville the remaining deeply eroded Pennsylvanian sediments form

2870-590: The Deep South. The city also derives a cultural identity from the University of Arkansas , exhibiting many trademarks of a college town such as a prominent arts and music scene, socially-progressive residents, an emphasis on supporting local businesses, and a community focus on environmental sustainability. Fayetteville also shares a passion for collegiate athletics similar to many other Southeastern Conference member institution cities, such as Oxford, Mississippi , and College Station, Texas . The University itself

2952-666: The Farmers Market Coalition for its formatting which allows farmers to interact directly with customers and also empowering each vendor with a vote before making major changes in market policy. The farmers' market moves to the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks for Sunday mornings with 20–30 vendors, with some vendors also choosing to attend the Mill District Farmer's Market on Thursday evenings. The Fayetteville Public Library, founded in 1916,

3034-553: The Jerry Jones/Jim Lindsey Hall of Champions, a museum to University of Arkansas sports. The Bev Lewis Center for Women's Athletics was partially funded with a gift from Bob and Marilyn Bogle, and named for the University's longtime coach and Women's AD Bev Lewis. The facility was opened in 2003. Bud Walton Arena is the home of the Arkansas Razorbacks and Lady'Backs basketball teams. It

3116-505: The Square. The Headquarters House served as a command post in the city for both the Union and Confederacy during the Civil War, and today serves as a museum. The Fayetteville National Cemetery is also listed on the NRHP. Built in 1867 following the Civil War, the cemetery has been expanded from its original 1,800 interments to over 7,000 interments. Fayetteville was the first home of Bill and Hillary Clinton while they both taught law at

3198-556: The Top 5 programs in the United States. Transportation company J. B. Hunt is based in Lowell, Arkansas . It has donated millions of dollars to the university's logistics program, including $ 10 million funding the J.B. Hunt Center for Academic Excellence that completed in 2010. The University of Arkansas has also been changing into a research-centered university since the late-20th century. The university's stated goals now include becoming

3280-667: The Union General Samuel Ryan Curtis occupied Fayetteville on February 18, 1862, and the following week, the Battle of Pea Ridge took place northeast of Fayetteville. The city housed wounded soldiers from the Battle of Prairie Grove in December 1862, and housed injured troops on Dickson Street . Confederate troops besieged Union soldiers in Fayetteville on April 18, 1863, at the present-day intersection of College Avenue ( U.S. Route 71B ) and Dickson Street, and at their headquarters. Union soldiers held

3362-519: The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees in honor for George and Boyce Billingsley, of Bella Vista Arkansas, for the establishment of the Billingsley Music Fund to support programs within the department. Ferritor Hall is the current home of 31 research laboratories (30 in biological sciences, 1 in geosciences) and nine environmental rooms supporting the study of biological, chemistry and biochemistry. Construction began in 1997 and

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3444-576: The University of Arkansas commissioned sculptor Gretta Bader to create a statue of Senator J. William Fulbright to be displayed outside Old Main, home of the J. William Fulbright School of Arts and Sciences. The 7-foot-3 statue faces the Fulbright Peace Fountain and was dedicated in 2002. Former United States President and University of Arkansas faculty member Bill Clinton , Chancellor John White, poet Miller Williams, Fulbright College Dean Donald Bobbitt, and Harriet Fulbright, widow of

3526-651: The University of Arkansas. The Sam M. Walton College of Business (named for Sam Walton ) at the University has received numerous donations from the Walton family . Tyson also has a presence on campus at the Tyson Center for Excellence in Poultry Science , which holds classes for the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences . The poultry science program at Arkansas is one of

3608-663: The city against cannon fire and cavalry attacks, although their headquarters sustained damage. The building was restored and is operated as the Headquarters House , a museum of the Washington County Historical Society. Fayetteville was occupied from December 1862 until May 1865 (except May–September 1863) by the First Arkansas Union Cavalry, a regiment of Union men from Northwest Arkansas. Union forces repelled

3690-409: The city was $ 31,393, and the median income for a family was $ 62,258. Males had a median income of $ 42,004 versus $ 29,373 for females, indicating a huge income disparity. The per capita income for the city was $ 26,267. 43.7% of the population and 29.9% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 19.0% of those under the age of 18 and 17.3% of those 65 and older were living below

3772-467: The district home. The homes sit at the foot of East Mountain within the Masonic Addition, the first addition platted following incorporation. Encompassing roughly 37 acres (0.15 km), the district is bounded by College Avenue ( U.S. Route 71B ) on the west, Mission Boulevard on the east, Rebecca Street to the north, and Spring Street to the south. The primary streets within the district are

3854-615: The economic engine for the region, the state of Arkansas, and beyond. This focus on innovation has helped draw students who were interested in research to Fayetteville. This shift in emphasis was recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching with classification in the category of "R1, Highest Research Activity," in 2011. In 2011, DataRank , a company which provides businesses with tools for analyzing conversations about their brands and competitors,

3936-623: The facility opened in August 2000. The official dedication ceremony was held March 2, 2001. The building is dedicated to Daniel E. Ferritor, sociology professor and Chancellor Emeritus of the University of Arkansas. Bell Engineering Center was built in 1987 when the university outgrew Engineering Hall . Donald W. Reynolds Stadium is the main home field of the Arkansas Razorbacks football team (the secondary "home" field being War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock ). The actual field of play

4018-656: The first Saturday in April through the last Saturday before Thanksgiving set in the Fayetteville Historic Square . Over 60 vendors provide locally grown fruits and vegetables in addition to crafts, flower bouquets, music and art, making the Fayetteville Farmers' Market very diverse. Upon receiving a grant in 2011, the Fayetteville Farmers' Market now accepts electronic benefit transfer (EBT) and food stamps. The market has been praised by

4100-492: The former Butterfield Overland Mail route, a stagecoach route to San Francisco, California , now known as Old Wire Road . Fifteenth Street forms the southernmost residential district of Fayetteville, with the Fayetteville Industrial Park to its east. Fayetteville has annexed six unincorporated communities within its current corporate limits. Four of them are still listed as "populated places" by

4182-433: The late senator all spoke at the dedication ceremony. The Fulbright Peace Fountain is located between Vol Walker Hall and Old Main. It was completed in 1998, and dedicated on October 24, 1998. It was constructed in honor of J. William Fulbright, and his belief that "education, particularly study abroad, has the power to promote tolerance and understanding among nations." Originally the fountain had water coming up through

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4264-421: The middle. Spoofer's Stone , according to legend, was to be used for construction of the oldest building on campus, Old Main, which was under construction from 1873 to 1875. Limestone was used for the lintels over windows, among other places. One of the large pieces of limestone being hauled by oxcart to the building site of Old Main slipped off the cart, landing on the ground in front of the building site, and it

4346-536: The namesake Washington Avenue and Willow Avenue, crossing Davidson Street, Maple Street, Lafayette Street , and Dickson Street . The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980, and its boundaries were increased in 1995. Although 105 structures were listed as "primary structures" on the initial 1980 submission, nineteen structures were listed to have special significance. Headquarters House , located at 118 East Dickson Street,

4428-471: The national average. Walmart is based in nearby Bentonville, Arkansas , and is one of six Fortune 500 corporations based in the state (the others being Dillard's , J.B. Hunt , Murphy Oil , Tyson Foods , and Windstream ). Tyson Foods is based in Springdale, Arkansas , which is adjacent to the north of Fayetteville. Despite not being based in Fayetteville, these corporations have a big impact through

4510-463: The nearby intersection of College Avenue and Dickson Street. Headquarters House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971, prior to the designation of the Washington–Willow Historic District. During the siege on April 18, 1863, the Union-occupied structure sustained damage from a Confederate cannonball striking the front door. The Union ultimately repelled the attack and

4592-548: The north of the Fulbright Peace Fountain and is six feet, four inches tall. The piece depicts a traditional Native American story of warriors shooting arrows into the night sky while standing amongst their falling arrows to show bravery and courage. It was dedicated in 2003. The Tri Delta clock was a gift to the university from the Delta Delta Delta sorority. It is located in front of the Student Union in

4674-632: The pace of the city. Thousands of Arkansas Razorbacks alumni and fans travel to Fayetteville to attend football , basketball , and baseball games. The city is the first in America to be awarded the designation of "Bike City" by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), the world governing body of cycling. It was given the title in 2021 due to it not only hosting major UCI cycling events, but also its work in developing cycling through programs and infrastructure. The city hosts

4756-409: The plaque on the stone and a large portion that the plaque was attached to remain intact. The University said at the time that plans were already being discussed to restore the monument. Courage to Lead is a bronze statue depicting Native Americans by Potawatomi sculptor Denny Haskew donated by Don Marr and James Kunzelmann to the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. It is located to

4838-540: The post office. Later in the year Postmaster Larkin Newton changed the name to the Fayetteville Courthouse, to avoid confusing with Washington , Hempstead County . Two councilmen selected to name the city were from Fayetteville, Tennessee , which was itself named for Fayetteville , North Carolina (where some of its earliest residents had lived before moving to Tennessee). That original Fayetteville

4920-417: The poverty line. 69.6% of Fayetteville's population describes themselves as religious, above the national average of 48.34%. 50.8% of people in Fayetteville who describe themselves as having a religion are Baptist (37.22% of the city's total population). 15.5% of people holding a religion are Catholic (7.7% of the city's total population). There are also higher proportions of Methodists and Pentecostals above

5002-605: The reinstatement, the Stark Bank became the first bank in the state in 1872, becoming the William McIlroy Bank four years later. This institution remains today as Arvest Bank . In 1954, a few days after Charleston , Fayetteville was the second school district in the southern United States to implement school integration in response to Brown v. Board of Education . ...yet I venture the assertion that nowhere in said country—or for that matter, in any part of

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5084-409: The settlement patterns common in the Midwest and Deep South. The hillbilly stereotype given to the Ozarks and Appalachians is largely a derivative of the difficult topography, poor quality or absent formal education, and mostly cashless self-sustaining economy found in those regions. Fayetteville's large proportion of Southern Baptist and Methodist adherents reflect the trend often associated with

5166-501: The social, economic and educational aspects of Fayetteville. As the state's flagship university, U of A has become integrated with Fayetteville and vice versa. Currently ranked the #157th best university in the country, the University of Arkansas Campus Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places contains 71 acres (29 ha) and 25 buildings within a park-like arboretum . In autumn, hundreds of parents travel to Fayetteville to help their children move into

5248-415: The sports scene. The Razorbacks (sometimes referred to as Hogs ) are frequently referred to as "The State of Arkansas's Professional Team". The Razorbacks compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association 's Division I and the Southeastern Conference . Campus of the University of Arkansas David W. Mullins Library is located in the center of campus. It is the second largest library in

5330-413: The state of Arkansas next to the Clinton Presidential Library . It contains 4 floors of information in almost every kind of modern medium. This includes several special archives related to Arkansas history. It is named after David Wiley Mullins , who was the president of the university from 1960 to 1974 (its second longest serving president), and helped create the University of Arkansas System , brokering

5412-502: The state—could be found a lovelier elevation, or a lovelier grove of graceful oaks, or a more commanding view, or, in fine, a spot better suited and adapted for the purposes designated than the one chosen for said University [of Arkansas] site and farm. Noah Putnam Gates, first president of the University of Arkansas Fayetteville is located in the Boston Mountains , a subset of The Ozarks which runs through Northwest Arkansas, southern Missouri , and Eastern Oklahoma . The rocks of

5494-433: The steep Boston Mountains. Fayetteville is also the namesake of the Fayetteville Shale , a geological formation which has recently become an epicenter for natural gas extraction by hydraulic fracturing . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 55.2 square miles (143 km ), of which, 53.8 square miles (139 km ) of it is land and 1.4 square miles (3.6 km ) of it (2.59%)

5576-476: The student population is made up of students hailing from outside of Arkansas. As a result, student-centered off-campus apartments communities are being rapidly built to accommodate the growing student population. Dickson Street is the primary entertainment district in the region, including musical and stage performances, shopping, bars, and restaurants. The West Dickson Street Commercial Historic District includes several blocks along its namesake street as well as

5658-606: The township and city have identical boundaries. Although Arkansas generally does not use its civil townships for any governmental purpose, they are used for voting boundaries in some places. Generally the part of Fayetteville west of I-49/US 71 is called west Fayetteville. Another prominent district is Uptown Fayetteville, which encompasses the scores of business and new homes near the Northwest Arkansas Mall in north Fayetteville. The University of Arkansas defines its own part of Fayetteville, with dozens of student apartments and restaurants located near campus . The University's impact

5740-409: The various residence halls and apartments in the area, with thousands more attending Razorback football home games. Fans return for basketball games to pack Bud Walton Arena , which was the fifth-largest on-campus arena upon completion. In spring the Hogs baseball team can be seen in Baum Stadium , named one of the top college baseball facilities in the South by Rivals.com in 2010 due to the use of

5822-435: The year. Fayetteville contains 40 listings on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), the official federal list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation. The University of Arkansas Campus Historic District constitutes the historic core of the UA campus. Residential historic districts with historically and architecturally significant contributions to Fayetteville include

5904-411: Was 1,333.0 inhabitants per square mile (514.7/km ). There were 38,281 housing units at an average density of 693.5 per square mile (267.8/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 89.8% White, 6.0% Black or African American, 0.8% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 2.8% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. 6.4% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Fayetteville

5986-405: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 3.02. In the city, the population was spread out, with 16.9% under the age of 18, 23.6% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.9 males. The median income for a household in

6068-548: Was able to maintain control of northwest Arkansas. A one-story weatherboard structure with fluted columns surrounding a central portico , the Headquarters House has significant elements of the Greek Revival style . The corners of the building possess decorative pilasters with transom and small sidelights adjacent to the doorway. The building was donated to the Washington County Historical Society as

6150-560: Was added to the city limits. Fayetteville has a humid subtropical climate ( Köppen Cfa ). Fayetteville experiences all four seasons and does receive cold air masses from the north; however, some of the Arctic masses are blocked by the higher elevations of the Ozarks. July is the hottest month of the year, with an average high of 88.7 °F (31.5 °C) and an average low of 69.4 °F (20.8 °C). Temperatures above 100 °F (38 °C) are rare but do occur, on average, 3 times

6232-544: Was founded in Fayetteville. In 2016, the City of Fayetteville announced its intention to become "The Startup City of the South" and work on further development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. This endeavor is fostered through support from the University of Arkansas and non-profit initiatives such as the Walton Family Foundation and Community Venture Foundation. Fayetteville's culture is a combination of

6314-473: Was left there after cleanup. During the 1880s, the university's authorities forbade the male and female students from being together at most times, requiring them to sit on opposite sides of a classroom, line up on opposite sides of the hallways and avoid each other in social situations. The Spoofer's Stone became a location for lovers to leave notes for one another. Later it became a popular location for men to propose marriage to women. The stone's ragged appearance

6396-506: Was named for General Lafayette , a French general who helped the colonies gain independence in the American Revolutionary War . The first store in Fayetteville was opened by John Nye in a small building constructed by James Holmsley. In 1832 David Walker, Chief Justice of the Arkansas supreme court, built a double log cabin on what is now Center Street. In 1822 Archibald Yell , the second Governor of Arkansas, built

6478-556: Was relocated in October 2004 into a $ 23 million building, which was the first "green" building in Arkansas. The Blair Library was awarded the 2005 Thomson Gale Library Journal Honorable Mention Library of the Year award, and, as a testament to its popularity, has seen its popularity increase, with twice as many items checked out in 2005 than in 1997. The library includes a local coffeeshop, Arsaga's, and hosts several events, including film festivals, book signings, and public forums throughout

6560-471: Was suspended and was not reinstated until 1867. P.V. Rhea was the president of the town trustees in 1836; J.W. Walker was the first mayor under the charter of 1859, and M.L. Harrison was the first mayor when the government was reorganized in 1867. The telegraph came to Fayetteville in 1860, strung along the Military Road from St. Louis, Missouri , to Little Rock . During the American Civil War ,

6642-560: Was the third best educated city in Arkansas (after Maumelle ) in the 2010 Census, proportionately, with 40.5% of adults age 25 or older holding an associate degree or higher, and 24.6% of adults possessing a bachelor's degree or higher. There were 33,661 households, out of which 19.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.4% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no spouse present, and 58.7% were non-families. 45.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who

6724-488: Was −24 °F (−31 °C), on February 12, 1899. Precipitation is weakly seasonal, with a bimodal pattern: wet seasons in the spring and fall, and relatively drier summers and winters, but some rain in all months. The spring wet season is more pronounced than fall, with the highest rainfall in May. This differs slightly from the climate in central Arkansas, where the fall wet season is more comparable to spring. Fayetteville

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