Fayette, Indiana

Fayette is an unincorporated community in Perry Township, Boone County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]

Fayette, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Boone County's location in Indiana
Fayette
Location in Boone County
Coordinates: 39°55′52″N 86°23′50″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyBoone
TownshipPerry
Elevation932 ft (284 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46112
Area code(s)765
FIPS code18-22846[2]
GNIS feature ID434422

History

The community was likely named for Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette.[4]

Geography

Fayette is located at 39°55′52″N 86°23′50″W.

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References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Fayette, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
  4. 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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