West Lafayette in Tippecanoe County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Le Jardin des Herbes

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 13, 2026

1. Le Jardin des Herbes Marker

Inscription. The herb garden was an essential part of 18th century life. The plants were traditionally used in cooking, in medicinal ways and for coloring and dyeing other materials.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Food & Drink • Horticulture & Forestry • Science & Medicine.

Location. 40° 24.388′ N, 86° 57.776′ W. Marker is in West Lafayette, Indiana, in Tippecanoe County. It is at the intersection of South River Road and South Newman Road, on the right when traveling east on South River Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3129 S River Rd, West Lafayette IN 47906, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bread Baking Oven (a few steps from this marker); Shelter House (a few steps from this marker); Fort Ouiatenon (within shouting distance of this marker); Blacksmith History at Ouiatenon (within shouting distance of this marker); Madame Godare's Flag (within shouting distance of this marker); Anthony Wayne's Flag (within shouting distance of this marker); Liberty Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Flags (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Lafayette.

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 13, 2026

2. Le Jardin des Herbes Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 22, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.