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The Market House
Arts, Culture & Entertainment
The visual icon of Fayetteville, built in 1832. A site of complex history, historically a market including slave trade, now a place for reflection and history.
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At a glance
- Address
- Market Square, Fayetteville, NC 28301
- Service Area
- Fayetteville & Cumberland County
- Hours Status
- Hours not published
- Military Attributes
- No military designation listed
- Public Rating
- 4.3 / 5.0 (107 reviews)
Contact Information
Address:
Market Square
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Amenities
Amenities & Policies
- Family Friendly
- Parking Available
The Market House FAQ
- When was the Fayetteville Market House built?
- It was built in 1832 to replace the State House that burned in the Great Fire of 1831. That earlier building hosted the 1789 convention where North Carolina ratified the U.S. Constitution.
- Is the Market House a National Historic Landmark?
- Yes. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1973 and is the only one in Cumberland County.
- What do the plaques at the Market House commemorate?
- Markers at the building note its landmark status and the 1788 State House that stood on the site, and a plaque honors the enslaved people who were sold there.
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Nearby Places
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