About Fayette
Located thirteen miles from Boonville, and twenty six miles from Columbia, Fayette is a picturesque beauty settled in the rolling farmland of Central Missouri. Opportunities await all who visit our historic community. Fayette is a friendly town of nearly 2,900 residents, is the county seat of Howard County and home to Central Methodist University and over 1,000 students. Our city has a rich history, with many of the older homes and buildings listed in the National Register of Historic Places.