Lafayette in Tippecanoe County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Tippecanoe County Established
March 1, 1826
Battle of Tippecanoe Nov. 7, 1811
Purdue University est. May 6, 1869
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Forts and Castles • Political Subdivisions • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1826.
Location. 40° 25.104′ N, 86° 53.638′ W. Marker is in Lafayette, Indiana, in Tippecanoe County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of North 3rd Street (Old U.S. 231) and Columbia Street, on the left when traveling south. The marker is affixed to the back side of a Bison Sculpture which stands on the South West corner of the Tippecanoe County Courthouse lawn. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 N 3rd St, Lafayette IN 47901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Constitution Oak (here, next to this marker); Tree of Hope (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tippecanoe County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); 1825 Lafayette 1925 (within shouting distance of this marker); To Commemorate The Wabash and Erie Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); General Lafayette - Fountain (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Earl & Hatcher Block (about 300 feet away); John Purdue Block (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lafayette.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2024, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. This page has been viewed 37 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 28, 2024, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.