Fayette, Indiana
Fayette is an unincorporated community in Perry Township, Boone County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
The community was likely named for Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette.
Geography
Fayette is located at 39°55′52″N 86°23′50″W / 39.93111°N 86.39722°W.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Fayette, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 131. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
Apparently the name is for the Marquis de Lafayette.
External links
Media related to Fayette, Indiana at Wikimedia Commons
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