Lafayette, Indiana

Lafayette is a city located in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, 74 miles (119 km) northwest of Indianapolis. Population in 1900, 18,116; in 1910, 20,081; in 1920, 22,486; and in 1940, 28,798 people. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 56,397. The city is the county seat of Tippecanoe County{{GR|6}}. West Lafayette, just across the Wabash River, is home to Purdue University, which has a large impact on both communities.

Points of interest

• Jerry E. Clegg Botanic Garden
• Purdue University