Fayette, Indiana

Fayette, Indiana
Unincorporated community


Boone County's location in Indiana
Fayette, Indiana

Location in Boone County

Coordinates: 39°55′52″N 86°23′50″W / 39.93111°N 86.39722°W / 39.93111; -86.39722Coordinates: 39°55′52″N 86°23′50″W / 39.93111°N 86.39722°W / 39.93111; -86.39722
Country United States
State Indiana
County Boone
Township Perry
Elevation 932 ft (284 m)
ZIP code 46112
FIPS code 18-22846[1]
GNIS feature ID 434422[2]

Fayette is an unincorporated community in Perry Township, Boone County, Indiana, United States.

History

It was likely named for Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette.[3]

Geography

Fayette is located at 39°55′52″N 86°23′50″W / 39.93111°N 86.39722°W / 39.93111; -86.39722.

References

  1. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ "Fayette, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
  3. ↑ 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.


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