Fayette, Indiana
Fayette, Indiana | |
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 Along State Road 267 | |
 Boone County's location in Indiana | |
| 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.
References
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Fayette, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- ^ 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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