Lafayette Map
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This map shows neighborhoods, streets, roads, hospitals, golf courses, lakes, rivers, buildings, railways, railway stations, and parks in Lafayette.
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Author: Ontheworldmap.com
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About Lafayette
Lafayette is a city in and the county seat of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States. Located along the east bank of the Wabash River, the city was founded in 1825 and named in honor of the French military officer Marquis de Lafayette, who aided the American colonies during the Revolutionary War. Lafayette forms part of the Lafayette-West Lafayette metropolitan area together with its sister city West Lafayette on the opposite bank of the river.
The Facts:
| State: | Indiana |
| County: | Tippecanoe |
| Population (2024): | 71,757[1] |
| Metropolitan population: | 223,716 |
| Density: | 2,409.4/sq mi (930.27/sq km) |
| Area: | 29.50 sq mi (76.41 sq km) |
| Coordinates: | 40°24′02″N 86°52′43″W |
| Racial/ethnic groups (2024):[1] |
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| ZIP Codes: | 47901, 47904, 47905, 47909 |
| Area code(s): | 765 |
| FIPS code: | 18-40788 |
| GNIS feature ID: | 2395583 |
| Official Website: | www.lafayette.in.gov |
The city serves as a regional economic and cultural center for the Greater Lafayette area. As of recent census data, Lafayette has a population of approximately 70,000 residents, making it one of the larger cities in northern Indiana.
Geography and Location: Lafayette is situated in west-central Indiana, approximately 63 miles northwest of Indianapolis and 125 miles southeast of Chicago. The Wabash River runs through the heart of the metropolitan area, naturally dividing Lafayette from West Lafayette. The city's elevation is approximately 550 feet above sea level, and it covers a total area of about 29.5 square miles.
West Lafayette, located across the river, is home to Purdue University, a major research institution founded in 1869. The presence of the university significantly influences the character and economy of the Greater Lafayette region.
Lafayette features a diverse economy with sectors including manufacturing, education, healthcare, and retail. Major employers in the area include Caterpillar Inc., Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Alcoa, and Wabash National Corporation. The city has a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons, characterized by hot summers and cold winters with moderate snowfall.
Transportation infrastructure includes the Purdue University Airport and access to Interstate 65, which runs north-south through the region.
Main sights in Lafayette
- Purdue University
- Tippecanoe Battlefield Museum
- Columbian Park Zoo
- Prophetstown State Park
- Wolf Park
- Samara House (Frank Lloyd Wright)
- Fort Ouiatenon Historical Park
- Wabash Heritage Trail
- Clegg Memorial Garden
- Tropicanoe Cove
- Art Museum of Greater Lafayette
- Tippecanoe County Courthouse
- Mackey Arena
- Ross-Ade Stadium
- Columbian Park
- Happy Hollow Park
- Murdock Park
- Armstrong Park
- Imagination Station
- Haan Mansion Museum
References
1. ^ QuickFacts Lafayette. United States Census Bureau.U.S. Maps
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