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| | Fayette County, Illinois — The National Road, Vandalia Statehouse, Madonna of the Trail, Carlyle Lake |
 | | Fayette County, organized in 1821, is named for the Marquis de Lafayette, Gilbert du Montier, who helped the colonists defeat the British in the Revolutionary War. |
 | | The 22,000 present-day residents of Fayette County are spread among its cities, which include Bingham, Brownstown, Farina, Hagarstown, Loogootee, Ramsey, Saint Elmo, Saint Peter, Shobonier and Vandalia. |
 | | The Vandalia Statehouse was constructed in 1836 in an unsuccessful attempt to prevent the seat of state government from being moved to Springfield. |
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