Fayette County, PA, is home to many significant Black historical sites that reflect the resilience, culture, and contributions of African Americans in the region.
Historical Sites
Notable among Fayette County's documeted sites are historic Black churches like Mount Olivet Baptist Church and St. Paul AME Church in Uniontown, which served not only as places of worship but also as centers for civil rights organizing and community support. The county also contains locations believed to have been stops on the Underground Railroad, highlighting its role in the fight against slavery.
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​Though some sites are not formally marked, ongoing efforts by local historians and community groups aim to preserve and share the stories of Black schools, neighborhoods, and civic institutions that shaped the area’s social and cultural landscape.
Links of Historical Resources
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Explore PA History - a website that offers a wealth of information about Pennsylvania's history, including stories, educational resources, and travel itineraries.
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Fayette County Genealogy Project - The Fayette County, Pennsylvania Genealogy Project is a comprehensive resource offering access to a wealth of historical records, including marriages, deaths, obituaries, cemetery transcriptions, and family histories, to assist individuals in tracing their ancestry and exploring the county's rich heritage.
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National Parks Service: The African-American Experience - The history of African Americans in Fayette County,in southwestern Pennsylvania, dating back to 1754, is rich with fascinating and often untold stories of lives lived, work done, and journeys taken—especially those connected to the Great Meadows and the National Road.
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National Road Heritage Corridor - Fayette County African Traveling History Museum
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Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Program - the official historic preservation agency for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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StoryJoy - a visionary organization rooted in community and generational interconnectedness, pioneering age futurism to empower historically marginalized communities through the transformative power of storytelling.​
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Story Joy Videos - celebrated through videography, the voices of BIPOC creatives and human service providers through videography, telling our stories as acts of freedom, healing, and radical imagination.
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Uniontown Public Library/General Fayette County History - Many of Fayette County’s local history books have been digitized, and finding them online can be tricky. This page offers recommended titles for researching different subjects and, where possible, provided links to digital copies.
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Uniontown Public Library/The Pennsylvania Room - The Pennsylvania Room is a comprehensive history and genealogy collection focused on Fayette County, dedicated to preserving local heritage and assisting hundreds of visitors each year in uncovering their family histories and community roots.​​​​​​