Lafayette in Tippecanoe County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
General Lafayette - Fountain
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1. Full View - - General Lafayette - Fountain Marker
(See individual photos of panels with text.)Erected 1887 by City of Lafayette.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 40° 25.137′ N, 86° 53.599′ W. Marker is in Lafayette, Indiana, in Tippecanoe County. Marker is at the intersection of North 4th Street and Main Street, on the left when traveling north on North 4th Street. Located on the North/East corner of the Tippecanoe County Courthouse lawn in Lafayette, Indiana. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. 1825 Lafayette 1925 (within shouting distance of this marker); To Commemorate The Wabash and Erie Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tippecanoe County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); A Tribute to Joe Rumpza - The Vegetable King (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Earl & Hatcher Block
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Regarding General Lafayette - Fountain. The many sections of the "Lafayette Fountain" tells of a number of details about the history of General Lafayette, the surrounding area, and the 'Cities - of West Lafayette and Lafayette'. (See the individual photos.)
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2. 'Pioneer Section' - - General Lafayette - Fountain Marker
In honor of the early pioneers of the County and City.
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3. 'Courthouse Section' - - General Lafayette - Fountain Marker
Tippecanoe County Courthouses. First erected 1829. Second erected 1845. Third erected 1881.
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4. 'Civil War Section' - - General Lafayette - Fountain Marker
In memory of the gallant soldiers of Tippecanoe County who fought for the Union.
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5. 'City of Lafayette Founder' - - General Lafayette - Fountain Marker
In memory of William Digby founder of the City of Lafayette, May 27, 1825. Born 1802. Died 1894.
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6. 'Fountain Erected' - - General Lafayette - Fountain Marker
Erected by the City of Lafayette 1887.
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7. 'Gen. Lafayette Section' - - General Lafayette - Fountain Marker
In honor of General Marie Jean Paul Roch Yves Gilbert Motier De La Lafayette born in Auvergne France 1757. Fought with Washington for American Independence 1776 - 1782. Died 1834.
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8. 'Artesian Well Section' - - General Lafayette - Fountain Marker
Artesian Well constructed by Tippecanoe County. Commenced April 22, 1857, completed Feb. 18, 1858, Depth 230 feet.
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9. 'John Purdue Section' - - General Lafayette - Fountain Marker
In memory of John Purdue, whose munificence gave name to Purdue University. Born 1801. Died 1876.
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10. Long View - - General Lafayette - Fountain Marker
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11. Top Statue - - General Lafayette - Fountain Marker
Sculptor in 1887 was Lorado Taft.
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12. General Lafayette Statue - Left Side
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13. Right Side - - General Lafayette Statue
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14. Obverse Side - - General Lafayette Statue
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15. Other View - - General Lafayette Statue
Just below General Lafayette's statue are four (4) reliefs.
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16. Left Side Relief - - 'John Purdue'
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17. Obverse Side - In Relief
In Memory of the Heroes who fell in the Battle of Tippecanoe Nov. 7, 1811.
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18. Right Side Relief - - a mature 'General Lafayette'
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19. Front Relief - - 'Great Seal of Indiana'
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20. North/East Corner - - Tippecanoe County Courthouse
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21. South / East Corner - - Tippecanoe County Courthouse
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22. 8-inch Siege Howitzer
The cannon is just a short walk away and sits on a concrete pad with '1861 - 65' noted on its base.
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23. Muzzle of Siege Howitzer
Muzzle markings indicating this howitzer was the second of a production batch produced by Fort Pitt Foundry. It was produced in 1862 and inspected by John Rufus Edie. It weighed 2,513 pounds at that time.
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24. Breech of 8-inch Howitzer
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25. 30-pdr Parrott Rifle
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26. Muzzle View of 30-pdr Parrott
The markings indicate this rifled gun was produced in 1863 by West Point Foundry, New York. It was inspected by Alfred Mordecai, Jr. (initials A.M.) and weighed 4,206 pounds. The 4.2 on the lower right notes the diameter of the bore, and the alternative name for this type of cannon.
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27. 4.2-inch or 30-pdr Parrott
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,766 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27. submitted on August 10, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
